U.S. beats New Zealand 4-0 to cruise into U20 World Cup quarterfinals
The United States cruised into the quarterfinals of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup with a 4-0 victory over New Zealand in Tuesday's round-of-16 matchup in Mendoza, Argentina.
FIFA Under-20 World Cup
FULL TIME
- Owen Wolff 14'
- Cade Cowell 61'
- Justin Che 75'
- Rokas Pukstas 82'
| 1st | 2nd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| NZL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza) · 7,848 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
NZL
USA
12
Fouls
14
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
4
Offsides
0
4
Corner Kicks
7
3
Saves
1
40.6
Possession
59.4
3
SHOTS
22
1
ON GOAL
8
30
On Target %
40
0
Penalty Goals
0
0
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
334
Accurate Passes
515
406
Passes
594
80
Pass Completion %
90
1
Accurate Crosses
7
12
Crosses
18
10
Cross %
40
46
Long Balls
53
12
Accurate Long Balls
27
30
Long Balls %
50
2
Blocked Shots
5
10
Effective Tackles
11
17
Tackles
21
60
Tackle %
50
5
Interceptions
9
19
Effective Clearances
10
19
Clearances
10
Match Leaders
USA
-
Cade Cowell F
Total Shots 4
-
Daniel Edelman M
Saves 1
NZL
-
Norman Garbett M
Total Shots 1
-
Kees Sims G
Saves 3
Head to Head
USA leads series 2-0
Lineups
ConfirmedUSA · 3-4-3
Gaga SloninaG1
Brandan CraigCD5
Joshua WynderCD-L4
Justin CheCD-R17- Daniel EdelmanCM-L6
Jack McGlynnCM-R8
Caleb WileyLM3
Jonathan GomezRM13
Diego LunaF10- Cade CowellCF-L9
Owen WolffCF-R16
Substitutes
Antonio CarreraSUB12
Michael HallidaySUB2
Marcus FerkranusSUB14
Quinn SullivanSUB7
Kevin ParedesSUB11
Alex BortoSUB21
Darren YapiSUB19
Rokas PukstasSUB20
Niko TsakirisSUB15
Obed VargasSUB18
NZL · 4-2-3-1
- Kees SimsG1
Finn SurmanCD-L5
Isaac HughesCD-R4
Lukas Kelly-HealdLB20
Finn LinderRB14
Jay HerdmanAM10
Dan MckayLM16
Fin ConchieRM6
Oliver CollotyF9- Norman GarbettAM-L11
Benjamin WallaceAM-R18
Substitutes
Noah KarunaratneSUB7
Oliver FaySUB17
Jackson JarvieSUB2
Adam SupykSUB3
Henry GraySUB13
Everton O'LearySUB12
Aaryan RajSUB15
Alby Kelly-HealdSUB21
Jackson ManuelSUB8
Kian DonkersSUB19
Play by Play
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Substitution 83'
Substitution, USA U20. Kevin Paredes replaces Cade Cowell.
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Goal - Header 82'
Goal! USA U20 4, New Zealand U20 0. Rokas Pukstas (USA U20) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brandan Craig with a cross following a set piece situation.
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Substitution 81'
Substitution, New Zealand U20. Kian Donkers replaces Oliver Colloty.
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Substitution 80'
Substitution, New Zealand U20. Oliver Fay replaces Benjamin Wallace.
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Substitution 79'
Substitution, USA U20. Niko Tsakiris replaces Diego Luna.
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Substitution 79'
Substitution, USA U20. Rokas Pukstas replaces Owen Wolff.
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Goal 75'
Goal! USA U20 3, New Zealand U20 0. Justin Che (USA U20) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a fast break.
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Substitution 71'
Substitution, USA U20. Michael Halliday replaces Caleb Wiley.
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Substitution 71'
Substitution, USA U20. Obed Vargas replaces Jack McGlynn.
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Substitution 66'
Substitution, New Zealand U20. Noah Karunaratne replaces Dan McKay.
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Goal 61'
Goal! USA U20 2, New Zealand U20 0. Cade Cowell (USA U20) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Diego Luna.
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Substitution 50'
Substitution, New Zealand U20. Aaryan Raj replaces Finn Linder because of an injury.
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Goal 14'
Goal! USA U20 1, New Zealand U20 0. Owen Wolff (USA U20) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Diego Luna.
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End Regular Time 90'+10'
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Substitution 83'
Substitution, USA U20. Kevin Paredes replaces Cade Cowell.
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Goal - Header 82'
Goal! USA U20 4, New Zealand U20 0. Rokas Pukstas (USA U20) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brandan Craig with a cross following a set piece situation.
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Substitution 81'
Substitution, New Zealand U20. Kian Donkers replaces Oliver Colloty.
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Substitution 80'
Substitution, New Zealand U20. Oliver Fay replaces Benjamin Wallace.
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Substitution 79'
Substitution, USA U20. Niko Tsakiris replaces Diego Luna.
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Substitution 79'
Substitution, USA U20. Rokas Pukstas replaces Owen Wolff.
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Goal 75'
Goal! USA U20 3, New Zealand U20 0. Justin Che (USA U20) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a fast break.
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Substitution 71'
Substitution, USA U20. Michael Halliday replaces Caleb Wiley.
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Substitution 71'
Substitution, USA U20. Obed Vargas replaces Jack McGlynn.
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Substitution 66'
Substitution, New Zealand U20. Noah Karunaratne replaces Dan McKay.
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Goal 61'
Goal! USA U20 2, New Zealand U20 0. Cade Cowell (USA U20) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Diego Luna.
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Substitution 50'
Substitution, New Zealand U20. Aaryan Raj replaces Finn Linder because of an injury.
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Start 2nd Half 45'
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Halftime 45'+8'
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Goal 14'
Goal! USA U20 1, New Zealand U20 0. Owen Wolff (USA U20) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Diego Luna.
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Kickoff
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