The U.S. Under-20 men’s national team’s World Cup run came to an emotional ending on Sunday night in Chile.
Morocco eliminated the United States by a 3-1 scoreline in quarterfinal action on Sunday. Cole Campbell scored the Americans only goal of the match but a Josh Wynder own goal and a Gessime Yassine insurance tally condemned the USMNT U-20’s to second best in the match.
It marked the fifth-straight World Cup quarterfinal elimination loss for the USMNT U-20’s.
Morocco struck first in the 31st minute as Fouad Zahouani finished off Othmane Maamma’s pass for a 1-0 lead. VAR reviewed the goal and deemed it valid as Mohammed Ouahb’i’s squad grabbed a first-half advantage.
However, the lead would only last 14 minutes as Campbell equalized for the Americans in first-half stoppage time. Ali Maamar brought down Nolan Norris in the box, allowing Borussia Dortmund winger Campbell to step up and score from the penalty spot.
With both teams fighting back and forth for a go-ahead goal, it would be Morocco who received a fortunate bounce. A long throw-in from the sidelines deflected into the back of the net off of Wynder, making it 2-1 Morocco.
Yassine would add the dagger blow for Morocco in the 87th minute, ending the Americans’ quest of reaching the final four. A mix-up between Taha Habroune and Adam Beaudry allowed Morocco to pounce on a loose ball and punish them for the error.
Morocco will now advance to face either France or Norway in the semifinals while the U.S. players head back to their respective clubs.
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