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U.S. edge Slovakia to stay perfect at U20 World Cup

By Our Reporter On May 27, 2023 0

The United States made it three wins from three games at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in San Juan, Argentina, on Friday to clinch the top spot in Group B.

Forward Cade Cowell was the star for the young Americans, netting a superb solo goal on 38 minutes that sent them on the way to victory. Substitute Niko Tsakiris added a second deep into second-half stoppage time to ensure the U.S. would finish the group stage with maximum points and not a single goal conceded.

The U.S. was already guaranteed a place in the round of 16 after previous wins over Ecuador and Fiji. Ecuador, on six points, will join the U.S. in the round of 16, while Slovakia, with three points, will have to wait to see if it qualifies as one of the four best third-place teams.

The U.S. will now face one of the best third-place teams Tuesday for a place in the quarterfinals.

It is San Jose Earthquakes star Cowell who will rightly take the plaudits from this latest win for Mikey Varas’ side. The 19-year-old’s goal showed why he has already been a regular in MLS for three years and has been regularly linked with interest from clubs in Europe.