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'Wasn't pretty' - USMNT star Antonee Robinson's honest assessment as Christian Pulisic and Co struggle to CONCACAF Nations League semifinal victory over Jamaica

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<p>A Miles Robinson deflected header mere seconds from the full-time whistle took Thursday's semifinal to extra-time, which saw substitute duo <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/usmnt-jamaica-player-ratings-haji-wright-gio-reyna-save-usmnt-concacaf-nations-league/bltd6cad74b9dd274c3" target="_blank">Haji Wright and Gio Reyna light up the AT&amp;T and help win the game 3-1.</a> It was almost an embarrassing night for the USMNT, especially given key absences for Jamaica, but they got the crucial win in the end. Robinson pointed towards the all-important result after the match, even if he did acknowledge it "wasn't pretty".</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Fulham defender posted a celebratory message on Instagram after the 3-1 win, alongside key players Gio Reyna and Haji Wright and the words: "Definitely wasn’t pretty but we ground it out until the very end. Recovery starts now, the big [one's] next".</p><p><strong></strong></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4zRjYtKRi_/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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WHAT ROBINSON SAID

<p>While Robinson was at fault for Jamaica's goal on Thursday - which came within seconds of being the deciding moment - he has enjoyed an incredible season for club and country this term. He has steadily become a stalwart in Gregg Berhalter's side for the big games, playing the full 90 in each of the Nations League knockouts this year, as well as throughout the 2022 World Cup.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>His efforts at Fulham have been impressive, too, with his tally of six Premier League assists <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/antonee-robinson-equals-record-usmnt-clint-dempsey-fulham-tottenham/bltf864a6111ca9e4b9" target="_blank">equalling the USMNT record in England's top-flight</a> previously held by Fulham great Clint Dempsey. Those performances have not gone unnoticed as Robinson continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League's 'big six', namely <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-usmnt-antonee-robinson-blues-fulham/blt51865c4c3ec10f7b" target="_blank">Chelsea</a> or <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/moneyball-stats-lead-liverpool-usmnt-star-antonee-robinson-transfer-plans/bltdd5e7aebe16968eb" target="_blank">Liverpool</a></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>In the short term, though, the defender will be fully focused on international duty and Sunday's final against Mexico. The USMNT will <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gregg-berhalter-usmnt-fans-loser-coach-seconds-concacaf-nations-league-semifinal-embarrassment-jamaica/blt60d181262e9d2d6b" target="_blank">drastically need to up their game</a> if they are to get a result in that match.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ROBINSON?

'Wasn't pretty' - USMNT star Antonee Robinson's honest assessment as Christian Pulisic and Co struggle to CONCACAF Nations League semifinal victory over Jamaica | Goal.com US

USMNT ace Antonee Robinson offered an honest assessment of his side&apos;s 3-1 victory over Jamaica, as they scraped to the CONCACAF Nations League final.

&apos;Wasn&apos;t pretty&apos; - USMNT star Antonee Robinson&apos;s honest assessment as Christian Pulisic and Co struggle to CONCACAF Nations League semifinal victory over Jamaica