BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The United States accomplished an ideal group stage on the Under-20 World Cup and Ecuador joined it within the knockout stage on Friday.
The Group B-leading Americans beat Slovakia 2-0 in San Juan, and second-placed Ecuador hit Fiji 9-0 in Santiago del Estero.
The U.S. had already secured a spot within the knockout stage however completed the group stage with three wins from three video games, and no targets conceded.
Cade Cowell scored earlier than halftime from a counterattack, and Niko Tsakiris added their second in damage time.
Slovakia may nonetheless advance as one of many 4 finest third-placed groups.
Ecuador led Fiji 4-0 by halftime, together with a brace by Justin Cuero. Alan Minda additionally scored twice within the second half, and Cristhoper Zambrano bagged each of his in damage time.
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