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Timothy Weah revealed he and Christian Pulisic had been practicing their runs ahead of the US's opening World Cup game after his first-half strike against Wales.
Weah opened the scoring for Gregg Berhalter's team in the 36th minute of its first Group B clash against Gareth Bale and Co. on Monday.
Pulisic ran at the Welsh backline before slipping the ball through to Weah in the box, who clipped a shot past Wayne Hennessey before Neco Williams, dashing back to help, could place a challenge.
Timothy Weah opened the scoring for the US in its first World Cup game against Wales
Weah clipped the ball past Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey (left) in the 36th minute
The winger credited teammate Christian Pulisic's (right) 'beautiful ball' for the strike
However, the USA could not see out the win to clinch all three points and instead had to settle for a tie after Welsh hero Bale leveled the score from the spot in the 82nd minute.
Speak to FOX Sports following the game, Weah revealed he and Pulisic had been practicing the play which lead to the