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Match 21 Kano - Sani Abacha Stadium
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29 October
USA
1:0
Malawi
1:0 (0:0)
  • Alex SHINSKY (54')

Referee Massimo BUSACCA (SUI)

Summary

Shinsky strikes for winning States

Shinsky strikes for winning States

 USA won their first match of these U-17 world finals in Nigeria, downing debutants Malawi 1-0 in their second Group D encounter in Kano. Playing an organised game against the inexperienced Africans, Wilmer Cabrera's man had Alex Shinsky's odd second-half strike to thank for the three-point haul. The Americans dominated the first half, but couldn't quite find the finishing ...

Highlights

Line-up

USA
MWI
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Wilmer CABRERA (COL)
(MWI) John KAPUTA
Officials
  • Referee: Massimo BUSACCA (SUI)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Matthias ARNET (SUI)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Manuel NAVARRO (SUI)
  • Fourth official: Subkhiddin MOHD SALLEH (MAS)
  • Misses next match if booked
  • Not eligible to play

Photos

  • The USA team during their national anthem
  • United States of America v Malawi - USA's starting XI
  • USA's Eric Zavaleta (L) and Malawi's Maxwell Mwanyongo in action
  • USA's Alex Shinsky (L) and Malawi's Kelvin Hanganda in action
  • Malawi's Cuthbert Seengwa looks dejected after conceding a goal
  • USA's Andrew Craven (L) in action
  • Malawi's Peter Mselema (L) and USA's Jack McInerney in action
  • Malawi's Peter Mselema (L) and USA's Luis Gil in action
  • Malawi's Patience Kalumo (R) and USA's Marlon Duran in action

Quotes

"The USA dominated possession, but we had the most clear-cut chances. I'm proud of my players because they have given their all in the first two matches of their first-ever World Cup." John Kaputa, Malawi coach

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STATISTICS
USAStatisticsMalawi
11Shots8
11Corner kicks2
1Yellow cards1
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
58%Possession (%)42%