Ruben Ramos Jr.’s goal in the 49th minute and goalie Adam Beaudry’s penalty save in the 90th minute were the only U.S. In order to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship at Estadio León on Tuesday, the Under-20 Men’s Youth National Team had to defeat Guatemala 1-0.
With the victory, the United States of America claims a berth in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile and progresses to the 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship semifinals, where they will play either Panama or Canada on Friday, August 2 at Estadio León.
With the victory, the United States of America claims a berth in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile and progresses to the 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship semifinals, where they will play either Panama or Canada on Friday, August 2 at Estadio León. The USA’s game-winning goal came in the 48th minute after a goalless first half. Ramos made it 1-0 with a touch after a long cross went to his feet. He curled the ball into the top right corner of the net.
The finest opportunity for Guatemala came in the 87th minute when defender Rudy Muñoz was called for a foul in the penalty area. Olger Escobar took the penalty kick and tried to push the game into extra time by shooting low and to the left, but Beaudry made a great save to his right to preserve the shutout and crucial victory to secure World Cup qualifying.
The United States will now watch the outcome of Tuesday night’s quarterfinal between Canada and Panama in León. The semifinal of the Concacaf U-20 Championship is scheduled for Friday, August 2, at 5:06 p.m. ET (VIX, FOX Soccer Plus).
Author: Quique Lopez
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