Vlatko Andonovski says it is “insane” to question the mentality of the USWNT after Carli Lloyd criticised the players’ reaction following a 0-0 draw with Portugal.
The U.S. qualified for the last 16 but failed to win its group for just the second time in Women’s World Cup history after Tuesday’s stalemate. It avoided a late elimination scare after Ana Capeta struck the post for Portugal in second-half stoppage time.
Broadcaster Fox Sports briefly showed footage of Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Crystal Dunn dancing at full-time as captain Lindsey Horan laughed and applauded, while Trinity Rodman posed for photographs with supporters.
Players also looked disappointed at the result but former U.S. World Cup winner Lloyd, working as a pundit for Fox, said: “I have never witnessed something like that.
“There’s a difference between being respectful of the fans and saying hello to your family. But to be dancing, to be smiling? I mean, the player of the match was that post. You’re lucky to not be going home right now.”
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“There’s a difference between being respectful of the fans and saying hello to your family, but to be dancing and smiling…”@CarliLloyd on the USWNT after the match…
