South Africa U20 vs United States U20, 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup, Group Stage

· FIFA Under-20 World Cup
South Africa U20
  • 17': Joshua Wynder (OG)
  • 45'+2': Gomolemo Kekana
FT
2 - 1
United States U20
  • 12': Noah Cobb

About

South Africa U20 are hosting United States U20 at Estadio El Teniente, Rancagua, Chile, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 3': Attempt blocked. Siviwe Magidigidi (South Africa U20) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gomolemo Kekana.
  • 3': Corner, South Africa U20. Conceded by Noah Cobb.
  • 3': Offside, South Africa U20. Neo Rapoo is caught offside.
  • 4': Corner, USA U20. Conceded by Asekho Tiwani.
  • 5': Attempt blocked. Pedro Soma (USA U20) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 6': Foul by Noah Cobb (USA U20).
  • 6': Siviwe Magidigidi (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 7': Corner, USA U20. Conceded by Thato Sibiya.
  • 9': Attempt saved. Marcos Zambrano-Delgado (USA U20) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Fletcher Smythe-Lowe (South Africa U20). Assisted by Zavier Gozo.
  • 11': Foul by Lazola Maku (South Africa U20).
  • 11': Luke Brennan (USA U20) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 11': Lazola Maku (South Africa U20) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 12': Goal! South Africa U20 0, USA U20 1. Noah Cobb (USA U20) with an attempt from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matthew Corcoran with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 17': Own Goal by Joshua Wynder, USA U20. South Africa U20 1, USA U20 1.
  • 19': Attempt saved. Benjamín Cremaschi (USA U20) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Fletcher Smythe-Lowe (South Africa U20). Assisted by Luca Bombino with a cross.
  • 19': Corner, USA U20. Conceded by Fletcher Smythe-Lowe.
  • 21': Foul by Siviwe Magidigidi (South Africa U20).
  • 21': Joshua Wynder (USA U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 23': Foul by Tylon Smith (South Africa U20).
  • 23': Marcos Zambrano-Delgado (USA U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 23': Foul by Zavier Gozo (USA U20).
  • 23': Gomolemo Kekana (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 24': Corner, South Africa U20. Conceded by Reed Baker-Whiting.
  • 25': Foul by Asekho Tiwani (South Africa U20).
  • 25': Zavier Gozo (USA U20) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 27': Attempt missed. Matthew Corcoran (USA U20) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left from a direct free kick.
  • 33': Foul by Pedro Soma (USA U20).
  • 33': Mfundo Vilakazi (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 36': Corner, USA U20. Conceded by Thato Sibiya.
  • 37': Attempt missed. Joshua Wynder (USA U20) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Matthew Corcoran with a cross following a corner.
  • 38': Foul by Zavier Gozo (USA U20).
  • 38': Shakeel April (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 38': Foul by Pedro Soma (USA U20).
  • 38': Mfundo Vilakazi (South Africa U20) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 39': Offside, South Africa U20. Siviwe Magidigidi is caught offside.
  • 40': Corner, USA U20. Conceded by Asekho Tiwani.
  • 41': Attempt missed. Joshua Wynder (USA U20) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Zavier Gozo with a cross.
  • 41': Delay in match because of an injury Joshua Wynder (USA U20).
  • 42': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 42': Corner, USA U20. Conceded by Siviwe Nkwali.
  • 44': Attempt missed. Pedro Soma (USA U20) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Zavier Gozo.
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+1': Attempt missed. Benjamín Cremaschi (USA U20) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
  • 45'+2': Goal! South Africa U20 2, USA U20 1. Gomolemo Kekana (South Africa U20) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Shakeel April.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, South Africa U20 2, USA U20 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins South Africa U20 2, USA U20 1.
  • 46': Offside, USA U20. Zavier Gozo is caught offside.
  • 47': Foul by Gomolemo Kekana (South Africa U20).
  • 47': Matthew Corcoran (USA U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 48': Foul by Reed Baker-Whiting (USA U20).
  • 48': Thato Sibiya (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 49': Attempt saved. Benjamín Cremaschi (USA U20) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Fletcher Smythe-Lowe (South Africa U20). Assisted by Matthew Corcoran.
  • 49': Corner, USA U20. Conceded by Thato Sibiya.
  • 50': Attempt missed. Noah Cobb (USA U20) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Matthew Corcoran with a cross following a corner.
  • 52': Foul by Joshua Wynder (USA U20).
  • 52': Shakeel April (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 55': Foul by Matthew Corcoran (USA U20).
  • 55': Tylon Smith (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 55': Matthew Corcoran (USA U20) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 56': VAR Decision: No card change Matthew Corcoran (USA U20).
  • 57': Delay in match because of an injury Tylon Smith (South Africa U20).
  • 58': Substitution, USA U20. Cole Campbell replaces Luke Brennan.
  • 58': Substitution, USA U20. Niko Tsakiris replaces Matthew Corcoran.
  • 58': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 62': Foul by Tylon Smith (South Africa U20).
  • 62': Marcos Zambrano-Delgado (USA U20) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 63': Attempt missed. Marcos Zambrano-Delgado (USA U20) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Zavier Gozo with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 64': Foul by Reed Baker-Whiting (USA U20).
  • 64': Neo Rapoo (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 66': Foul by Luca Bombino (USA U20).
  • 66': Shakeel April (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 68': Siviwe Magidigidi (South Africa U20) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation.
  • 69': Foul by Cole Campbell (USA U20).
  • 69': Lazola Maku (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 72': Substitution, USA U20. Brooklyn Raines replaces Pedro Soma.
  • 72': Substitution, USA U20. Peyton Miller replaces Zavier Gozo.
  • 73': Attempt saved. Benjamín Cremaschi (USA U20) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Fletcher Smythe-Lowe (South Africa U20). Assisted by Luca Bombino.
  • 77': Foul by Brooklyn Raines (USA U20).
  • 77': Mfundo Vilakazi (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 79': Adam Beaudry (USA U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 79': Foul by Siviwe Magidigidi (South Africa U20).
  • 79': Offside, USA U20. Luca Bombino is caught offside.
  • 81': Attempt saved. Gomolemo Kekana (South Africa U20) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Adam Beaudry (USA U20). Assisted by Shakeel April.
  • 81': Substitution, South Africa U20. Kutlwano Letlhaku replaces Neo Rapoo.
  • 81': Substitution, USA U20. Taha Habroune replaces Benjamín Cremaschi.
  • 83': Attempt saved. Taha Habroune (USA U20) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Fletcher Smythe-Lowe (South Africa U20). Assisted by Niko Tsakiris with a cross.
  • 86': Attempt saved. Mfundo Vilakazi (South Africa U20) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Adam Beaudry (USA U20). Assisted by Gomolemo Kekana.
  • 87': Attempt saved. Marcos Zambrano-Delgado (USA U20) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Fletcher Smythe-Lowe (South Africa U20). Assisted by Niko Tsakiris.
  • 88': Attempt missed. Niko Tsakiris (USA U20) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Peyton Miller with a cross.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+1': Substitution, South Africa U20. Sfiso Timba replaces Thato Sibiya because of an injury.
  • 90'+2': Foul by Shakeel April (South Africa U20).
  • 90'+2': Taha Habroune (USA U20) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 90'+4': Attempt saved. Mfundo Vilakazi (South Africa U20) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Adam Beaudry (USA U20). Assisted by Shakeel April.
  • 90'+4': Foul by Siviwe Magidigidi (South Africa U20).
  • 90'+4': Joshua Wynder (USA U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+5': Substitution, South Africa U20. Luke Baartman replaces Mfundo Vilakazi.
  • 90'+5': Substitution, South Africa U20. Thabang Mahlangu replaces Siviwe Magidigidi.
  • 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Cole Campbell (USA U20) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Peyton Miller with a cross.
  • 90'+5': Fletcher Smythe-Lowe (South Africa U20) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+5': Foul by Marcos Zambrano-Delgado (USA U20).
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, South Africa U20 2, USA U20 1.
  • 0': Match ends, South Africa U20 2, USA U20 1.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA Under-20 World Cup

Venue: Estadio El Teniente
Location: Rancagua, Chile
Attendance: 6,520

FIFA U-20 World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 United States U20 3 +10 6
2 South Africa U20 3 +5 6
3 France U20 3 +4 6
4 New Caledonia U20 3 -19 0
Full Table

Line-Ups

RSA South Africa U20 (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Fletcher Lowe (GK)
5 Asekho Tiwani
14 Tylon Smith
19 Thato Sibiya
6 Siviwe Nkwali
10 Mfundo Vilakazi
8 Gomolemo Kekana
15 Lazola Maku Yellow Card
21 Siviwe Magidigidi
3 Neo Rapoo
7 Shakeel April
South Africa U20 Substitutes:
Patrick Autata, Kgoleng Ratisani, Siyabonga Mabena, Kutlwano Letlhaku, Thabang Mahlangu, Luke Baartman, Langelihle Phili, Sfiso Timba, Takalani Mazhamba, Ahshene Jody Lee.

USA United States U20 (4-3-3)

No. Name
12 Adam Beaudry (GK)
4 Joshua Wynder
5 Noah Cobb
18 Luca Bombino
2 Reed Baker-Whiting
15 Pedro Soma
19 Matthew Corcoran
8 Benjamin Cremaschi
9 Marcos Zambrano-Delgado
20 Zavier Gozo
11 Luke Brennan
United States U20 Substitutes:
Frankie Westfield, Peyton Miller, Brooklyn Raines, Gavin Beavers, Taha Habroune, Nolan Norris, Niko Tsakiris, Cole Campbell, Ethan Kohler, Duran Ferree.

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