Teens on target again as USA down Mexico 3-0
Cavan Sullivan became the youngest US international goalscorer in history as the United States defeated arch-rivals Mexico 3-0 in a friendly international in Arizona on Saturday.The United States completed the scoring in the 84th minute when Malik Tillman latched onto a poor Mexico backpass and smashed a shot into the top corner for 3-0. rcw/pbt
In a 3-0 victory over Mexico in Arizona, USA teenager Cavan Sullivan set a new record as the youngest US international goalscorer. The 17-year-old netted twice in the friendly international, with his second goal coming in the 62nd minute to extend the USA lead. Sullivan, who is set to join Manchester City next year, expressed his joy at achieving the moment he has dreamed of since childhood.
The match saw USA teenage player Julian Hall score the opening goal in the 28th minute, giving the US the lead. Mexico dominated possession and territory early on but were unable to break through USA's defense. The only save of the night came when Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel parried a low cross from Gio Reyna, only for it to be retrieved by Hall for the 1-0 lead.
Mexico's best chance came in the second half when Roberto Alvarado's effort was saved by US goalkeeper Diego Kochen. The night ended with Mexico's Luis Chavez receiving a red card in the 68th minute for shoving a hand into Sebastian Berhalter's face. The United States completed the scoring in the 84th minute when Malik Tillman capitalized on a poor Mexico backpass to secure the 3-0 win.
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