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Key moments
- 5:58 PM ET90+5'GAME OVER
- 5:15 PM ET54'Yellow card
- 5:07 PM ETSECOND HALF STARTS
- 4:52 PM ETGoal by Gomolemo Kekana
- 4:51 PM ET45+2'FIRST HALF ENDS
- 4:50 PM ET45+2'Goal by United States
- 4:24 PM ETOwn goal
- 4:22 PM ETGoal by Noah Cobb
- 4:20 PM ET17'Own goal · South Africa 1-1
- 4:15 PM ET12'Goal · USMNT 0-1
- 4:13 PM ET10'Yellow card
GAME OVER
Five minutes of added time expired, and South Africa claimed victory over the United States. Both teams are now in the round of 16 of this U-20 World Cup, both with six points, but with a better goal difference than France.
South Africa 2-1 United States
90+4
Third and fourth substitutions in South Africa: Luke Baartman and Thabang Mahlangu come on for Mfundo Vilakazi and Siviwe Magidigidi, the last two changes to allow the minutes to run out and allow the match to end.
South Africa's second substitution of the match is Sifiso Timba, replacing Thato Sibiya, on a defender-by-defender basis to hold on to the result and secure a victory against the United States ahead of the round of 16.
Five minutes of added time will be played in this second half of the match, which South Africa is partially winning and is qualifying as second in Group E despite France's partial victory over New Caledonia by 5-0.
Ironically, the South Africans had just one shot on goal, and it was quite dangerous, but American goalkeeper Adam Beaudry's reaction was better than the shot and stifled the cry for a third South African goal.
South Africa's first substitution of the match: Kutlwano Letlhaku replaces Gomolemo Kekana. Winger for winger.
The fifth and final substitution for the United States: Taha Habroune replaces Benjamin Cremaschi. Midfielder for midfielder.
Time keeps ticking, and the United States remains behind, although with their high goal difference, they remain top of the group and have qualified for the round of 16 of this U-20 World Cup. With 15 minutes left in the match,
Third and fourth substitutions for the United States. Peyton Miller and Brooklyn Raines come on for Zavier Gozo and Pedro Soma, winger for winger and midfielder for midfielder in search of a draw to continue their unbeaten run.
South Africa managed to hold on to the lead, and in the second half, their attacks were completely useless, with not a single shot in the nearly 25 minutes of the half. The United States failed to create any danger in front of the opponent's goal.
The Americans continue to attack in search of a draw, but are proving inaccurate when it comes to finishing. Despite their constant attacks, the partial defeat still places them at the top of the group with their sights set on the round of 16.
The United States made its first two substitutions of the match. Niko Tsakiris and Cole Campbell replaced Matthew Corcoran and Luke Brennan, while the South African player was treated by the medical staff on the pitch.
Second yellow card of the match, first for the United States. Matthew Corcoran, 19, of Nashville SC, is cautioned for a heavy challenge on Tylon Smith, which could easily lead to a red card due to the heavy challenge on the South African's leg.
The United States dominated the first five minutes of the second half. South Africa struggled to move the ball past the midfield, so they sought to create danger in attack with speedy counterattacks, while the Americans struggled to defend against South Africa's speed.
SECOND HALF STARTS
The final 45 minutes of this match between South Africa and the United States begin, the final day of the group stage of this U-20 World Cup, with the South Africans partially winning and both teams qualifying for the round of 16.
Gomolemo Kekana's goal
FIRST HALF ENDS
The two minutes of added time, which the South Africans had taken advantage of, were up, and the first 45 minutes of this match ended, with South Africa partially winning over the United States, partially qualifying for the round of 16.
South Africa 2-1 United States
GOAAAL!
GOAL! GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAL for South Africa! Surprise in Rancagua! In a first half dominated from start to finish by the United States, South Africa took the lead in the final play of the half. Shakeel April assisted Gomolemo Kekana inside the box.
South Africa 2-1 United States
Two minutes of added time will be played in this first half, completely dominated by the Americans, who failed to score any more goals, were inaccurate, and the South African defense positioned itself very well, preventing dangerous plays for the Americans.
With this partial draw and France's narrow victory over New Caledonia at this same time, the Americans are ranked first in the group with seven points, while France has overtaken the South Africans with six points.
The United States does what it wants, South Africa does what it can, defending well in its own area, withstanding the constant attacks of the Americans and looking to attack with speedy players, but so far they have struggled to get past the halfway line.
The South Africans are holding off the constant attacks from the Americans, who surround them in their own penalty area, seeking to regain the lead, with all their lines well forward. South Africa lacks shots on goal in their favor.
A fast-paced game in less than half an hour. A fairly tight possession with a constant back-and-forth, although the United States had more chances, with four total shots, three of them on target. Both sides wants the win.
Joshua Wynder's own goal
Noah Cobb's goal
GOAAAL!
GOAL! GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL for South Africa! A quick reaction from the African team equalized the score in less than five minutes. Neo Rapoo crossed from the left for Siviwe Magidigidi, but it ended with defender Joshua Wynder scoring an own goal.
South Africa 1-1 United States
GOAAAL!
GOAL! GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL for the United States! The first goal of the afternoon came from the previous free kick. Matthew Corcoran's great cross into the middle of the box, and Noah Cobb headed it home to open the scoring here in Rancagua.
South Africa 0-1 United States
First yellow card of the match, and first for South Africa. Lazola Maku, an 18-year-old midfielder for Siwelele FC in South Africa, is cautioned for a heavy challenge on Luke Brannan on the right flank outside the penalty area.
South Africa is saved! Zavier Gozo makes a personal play down the left flank. Near the box, he throws a pass back that Marcos Zambrano receives, finishing with his left foot. It's the first shot on goal of the match, but South African goalkeeper Fletcher Lowe makes a save.
A fairly even start to the match, with two teams looking for a win to secure their place in the round of 16. The Americans had more possession, albeit by a small margin, at 54%. Both teams were completely out of the game.
GAME STARTS
The ball is already rolling at El Teniente Stadium in Rancagua, Chile, for this matchday three of the group stage of the U-20 World Cup between the South African national team and the United States national team, which will determine the qualifiers from Group E.
Refeering team
This will be the refereeing team for this match between South Africa and the United States.
Referee: Darío Herrera (ARG)
Assistant 1: Cristian Navarro (ARG)
Assistant 2: Michael Orue (PER)
Fourth official: Kevin Ortega (PER)
The teams take the field
The players from the South African and United States national teams are now taking the field for the third and final matchday of the U-20 World Cup group stage, which will determine who qualifies for the round of 16.
The national anthems are playing.
This is how the US dressing room looks
The South Africans are ready!
USA's substitutes
1 - Diego Kochen (Goalkeeper)
21 - Duran Ferree (Goalkeeper)
3 - Nolan Norris (Center Back)
16 - Ethan Kohler (Center Back)
13 - Peyton Miller (Left Back)
17 - Francis Westfield (Right Back)
6 - Brooklyn Raines (Midfielder)
10 - Niko Tsakiris (Midfielder)
14 - Taha Habroune (Midfielder)
7 - Cole Campbell (Winger)
21 - Duran Ferree (Goalkeeper)
3 - Nolan Norris (Center Back)
16 - Ethan Kohler (Center Back)
13 - Peyton Miller (Left Back)
17 - Francis Westfield (Right Back)
6 - Brooklyn Raines (Midfielder)
10 - Niko Tsakiris (Midfielder)
14 - Taha Habroune (Midfielder)
7 - Cole Campbell (Winger)
USA's starting lineup
South Africa's substitutes
16 – Kgoleng Ratisani (Goalkeeper)
20 – Takalani Mazhamba (Goalkeeper)
2 - Sifiso Timba (Right Back)
4 – Patrick Autata (Midfielder)
11 – Kutlwano Lethlaku (Winger)
17 - Langelihle Phili (Winger)
9 – Jody Ah Shene (Striker)
12 – Thabang Mahlangu (Striker)
13 – Luke Baartman (Striker)
18 – Siyabonga Mabena (Striker)
20 – Takalani Mazhamba (Goalkeeper)
2 - Sifiso Timba (Right Back)
4 – Patrick Autata (Midfielder)
11 – Kutlwano Lethlaku (Winger)
17 - Langelihle Phili (Winger)
9 – Jody Ah Shene (Striker)
12 – Thabang Mahlangu (Striker)
13 – Luke Baartman (Striker)
18 – Siyabonga Mabena (Striker)
South Africa's starting lineup
USA's last five games
October 2: United States U20 3-0 France U20
September 29: United States U20 9-1 New Caledonia U20
September 7: Morocco U20 0-0 United States U20
September 5: United States U20 4-1 Morocco U20
June 10: Colombia U20 0-1 United States U20
September 29: United States U20 9-1 New Caledonia U20
September 7: Morocco U20 0-0 United States U20
September 5: United States U20 4-1 Morocco U20
June 10: Colombia U20 0-1 United States U20
South Africa's U20 last five games
October 2: South Africa U20 5-0 New Caledonia U20
September 29: France U20 2-1 South Africa U20
July 13: South Africa U20 3-0 Malawi U20
July 11: South Africa U20 2-0 Angola U20
July 9: South Africa U20 2-0 Eswatini U20
September 29: France U20 2-1 South Africa U20
July 13: South Africa U20 3-0 Malawi U20
July 11: South Africa U20 2-0 Angola U20
July 9: South Africa U20 2-0 Eswatini U20
The qualifiers are defined!
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My name is Miguel Niño and I will be your host for this match from the sunny afternoon in Rancagua, Chile.
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