The U.S. appeared disorganized and out of sorts for most of the game, struggling for long stretches to control the ball and mount anything like a steady attack.

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The wind proved a challenge as both sides struggled to mount meaningful attacks and Dunfermline's Paul Willis sent a ball across the face of goal when his team-mates were calling for a cutback after the midfielder worked his way into the box from the right flank.

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