U.S. U-20s vs. Korea

U.S. team's flaws brutally exposed by Korea

October 2, 2009
By Brent Latham
SUEZ, Egypt -- In its final group match, the U.S. U-20 national team played just as they had in a previous match at this World Cup in Egypt.

Unfortunately for coach Thomas Rongen, the match the U-20s replicated was not their convincing win over Cameroon, but rather the comprehensive opening loss to Germany. A clinical and hard-working South Korean side was everything the Americans weren't, winning battles in every sector of the field and taking away a convincing 3-0 victory, to leave ...

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2009 U-20 World Cup

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The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup will be the 17th edition of the event, and will be held in Egypt from Sept. 24-Oct. 16. All games will be aired live on the ESPN network.

Previews

• Latham: U-20 World Cup loses some luster with star names missing
• Petruzalek: Players to watch in Egypt
• Latham: U.S. U-20s aim to make their mark in Egypt

Tournament Index

• Standings | TV schedule | Scoreboard

U.S. Group Stage

Oct. 2, Korea 3, U.S. 0

• Preview | Recap

Sept. 29, U.S. 4, Cameroon 1

• Preview | Recap
• Latham: Rongen's changes bear fruit as U.S. routs Cameroon

Sept. 26, Germany 3, U.S. 0

• Preview | Recap
• Latham: U.S. U-20s fail opening test against Germany

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