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Cremaschi Brace, Tsakiris Free Kick Lift U.S. Past Italy Into U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals

The victory marks a fifth straight trip to the tournament's last eight for the U.S.

Overview

  • The United States defeated Italy 3-0 in the Round of 16 at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile.
  • Benjamin Cremaschi scored twice, including a 93rd-minute strike, and now leads the U.S. at the tournament with five goals.
  • Niko Tsakiris doubled the lead with a direct free-kick that curled around the wall into the bottom-left corner.
  • Goalkeeper Adam Beaudry preserved the advantage with notable saves, denying Christian Corradi early and Mattia Mannini after the hour.
  • Italy had two late penalty claims overturned following VAR reviews before the U.S. sealed the result.