FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Pool C - England v United States - Kobe Misaki Stadium, Kobe, Japan - September 26, 2019 Coach of the U.S. Gary Gold during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Rebecca Naden
FUKUOKA, Japan (Reuters) - A 33-9 loss would not quite suggest that the Eagles have landed but United States coach Gary Gold was satisfied they were on the right trajectory after giving the French a Fukuoka fright night at the World Cup on Wednesday.
The U.S. were unable to cross for a try but won plenty of respect from their opponents and local fans at the Hakatanomori Stadium as they fought back from 12-3 down to push within three points in the final quarter.
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