One American midfielder scored a big goal for his club on Tuesday afternoon while another saw his team fall just a goal short in a Champions League clash.
Danny Williams scored his team’s second goal on Tuesday, leveling the match before an eventual winner from Roy Beerens earned Reading a 3-2 victory over Brentford. The goal was Williams’ fourth league goal of the season, one short of his career high of five scored last season.
Christian Pulisic was brought on late as Borussia Dortmund hoped to create something special in the game’s waning moments, but the American midfielder could do little to erase the deficit in a 1-0 loss to Benfica. A penalty kick miss from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doomed Dortmund to an opening leg loss as the team looks to rebound when they return home on March 8 for the second leg.
Elsewhere, DeAndre Yedlin helped Newcastle earn a point against Norwich City while Tim Ream played all 90 minutes in a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.
Here’s a full look at Tuesday’s Americans Abroad:
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Christian Pulisic entered as an 82nd minute substitute in Borussia Dortmund’s 1-0 loss to Benfica.
ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP
Tim Ream started and played 90 minutes in Fulham’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.
Eric Lichaj and Gboly Ariyibi did not dress for Nottingham Forest.
DeAndre Yedlin started and played 90 minutes in Newcastle’s 2-2 draw with Norwich City.
Danny Williams played 90 minutes and scored A GOAL in Reading’s 3-2 win over Brentford.
David Wagner and Huddersfield Town picked up a 3-2 win over Rotherham United.
COPA MX
William Yarbrough did not dress in Lyon’s 4-0 win over Zacatepec.
Pulisic had a great shot that forced a world class stop by the keeper. He drew the foul that led to that shot. I’d say he had a great impact on the game and certainly left Tuchel happen with his decision to put him in the game.
…and probably unhappy that he waited so long before bringing him on.