SA's midfielder Jonathan German Gomez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Argentina 2023 U-20 World Cup Group B football match between USA and Ecuador at the San Juan del Bicentenario stadium in San Juan, Argentina on May 20, 2023.
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U.S. starts U20 World Cup with win over Ecuador

An injury-time goal from Jonathan Gomez gave the United States a 1-0 win against Ecuador in its opening match of the Under-20 World Cup on Saturday.
Oct 12, 2023, 10:17 am - Associated Press

Match Timeline

United States U20
Ecuador U20
  • KO
  • HT
  • 56
  • 65
  • 66
  • 71
  • 74
  • 83
  • 88
  • 90+2
  • 90+2
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, USA U20 1, Ecuador U20 0.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, USA U20 1, Ecuador U20 0.
90'+4'
Maiky de La Cruz (Ecuador U20) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Match Stats
USAECU
Possession
61.8%
38.261.8
38.2%
Shots on Goal
5
0
Shot Attempts
13
8
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
8
5
Saves
0
4