The euphoria and excitement levels of the Red Wall rapidly evaporated as Wales were outplayed by the USA in the first-half of the World Cup meeting between the sides.
Fans were left shellshocked as Rob Page's men were alarmingly sloppy on their return to the big time, with pass after pass going wayward.
Ultimately, Wales could not cope with the USA's press. The energy and enthusiasm of Gregg Berhalter's side - who are the second youngest behind Ghana at the tournament - was causing mayhem, and it ensured the Red Dragons desperately struggled to get a foothold in the contest.
