U20: USA beat New Zealand to advance to quarterfinals

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Is it time for America?

Malvinas Argentina beat CONCACAF champions New Zealand 4-0 on Tuesday in the round of 16 of the U20 World Cup in Mendoza.

In the fourth consecutive edition, he was one of the top eight players in the world with four wins, one unbeaten fence and nine goals, making him one of the favorites to win the tournament hosted in Argentina.

Mikey Varus’ side, who finished the first round with the best score, clearly dominated the match and after 14 minutes Owen Wolff opened the scoring with a right-handed shot. Mendoza. Goalkeeper Kees Sims couldn’t deflect the ball despite the lack of power of the shot.

In the 61st minute, midfielder Diego Luna assisted striker Kate Cowell, who scored her third goal of the match with her left foot.

Real Salt Lake’s Luna led a quick counterattack from the American half and opened up Cowell. The San Jose Earthquakes forward swarmed and threw the cross back to his teammates. The ball hit a rival and Justin Chey took advantage of the rebound.

On 82, Brandon Craig fired a free kick into the box from the left, the ball went past goalkeeper Sims and an unmarked Rokas Pukstas headed home the fourth.

The United States, looking to repeat their fourth-place finish in 1989, will face the winner of the crossover between Gambia and Uruguay in the quarterfinals on Thursday at the Madre de Ciudades Stadium in Santiago del Estero.

Israel, who made their debut in the division, beat Uzbekistan 1-0 after extra time to advance to the round.

From a free kick from the right, captain Ilai Matmoon’s cross rained down into the box. Anan Khalili confidently looked for a header that was saved by the Uzbekistan goalkeeper. But the Israeli player took the rebound himself and put it into the net.

Israel will face either Brazil or Tunisia in the next round.