US under-20s win to keep knock-out stage hopes alive
The U20 US men's national team earned a 2-0 win over Nigeria to level up on three points before facing Qatar in their final group stage match.
The US men's Under-20 picked up their first win of the 2019 World Cup in Poland thanks to Sebastian Soto's outstanding performance as the youngster scored both goals in a 2-0 victory over Nigeria.
Soto, a Real Salt Lake academy product and now Hannover striker, scored the first goal in the 18th minute from a corner, and his second of the night came at the beginning of the second half.
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It was Soto's first start of the tournament after his substitute appearance in the 2-1 defeat against Ukraine in the opening group stage match.
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Huge win tonight and another massive match-up set for Thursday against 🇶🇦
— U.S. Soccer YNT (@USYNT) May 27, 2019
How it happened vs. Nigeria 📰 >> https://t.co/cuq8W4u9Bh pic.twitter.com/xVnGi2JS5Q
The victory over Nigeria puts the US men's team level on three points with the African side. Nigeria will go up against Ukraine, leaders of group D with 6 points, in the Super Eagles' final group match, while the US face Qatar, with both games to be played on May 30.