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Can we score and take that to america now. first of all, why have we had such trouble getting the ball into net, coby? >> well, i think when we look at u.s. team just not having an out and out striker has been one of the issues. weve kind of -- or at least coach greg burhalter is making sure the mid field is dominate and mma players in the mid field has been very strong and theyve allowed us to maintain possession, to attack where needed and especially on the flanks and so if were having a good ...

We watch for and if were having trouble scoring goals, why is the young star raina not getting on the field and seems like no one can find out why hes not playing. >> okay, watch how well our mid field is doing and if they can control the ball and if when the other team, when the netherlands puts pressure on us, if were able to pass out to the mid field and break out and spring players, you know, up top when were talking about christian pulisic and the like. then your second tart with raina is o...

Jones. good morning and glad to be on the show. >> thanks for having me, will. will: talk about both sides quickly. talk about the netherlands to set up what fans might be able to expect from that team. strong in the back; right. their defensive line, strom was a good mid fielder but ive read the flu is running through the team so who knows who will be on the field today. >> yeah, thats always the interesting part. maybe for the u.s. a little divine intervention and flu is running through the ne...

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Lead against japan. lets go back to brianyan llenas. hey, bryan? >> reporter: watch parties around the country are going completely crazy after a 4-1 start. its really all because the mid fielder carli lloyd has scored three goals in this game including a fourth goal from halfway in the field. its unbelievable. carli lloyd is a midfielder from new jersey and shes been playing unbelievable all tournament long. shes played every single minute. before todays game she scored three goals to help beat...

Dach advantage. youll see theyre very good with the ball at their feet and theyre very good at holding possession of the ball, which is something the u.s. is not so good at and that can undo them at times. >> so its usas speed against japans technical skills. who would you say are team usas biggest weapons? >> its interesting. the big weapon normally in a game like this would be abby wambach. shes nearly six feet tall. she has been coming off the bench, though, for the u.s. in recent games she j...

Of uraguay. but today, brazil taking on the netherlands. our dear friend joining us live from soccer city in johannesburg. we have seen an upset or two here or there during this tournament so far. braz brazil, though, is going back to brazil, and nobody predicted that. >> reporter: no, absolutely, t.j. and i really hope you didnt have any money on brazil. i was going around predicting brazil probably to lift this trophy. and its all over. theyre right now im sure consoling each other and packing...