USA blank India in AIFF Youth Cup

20 May,2016 06:24 AM IST |   |  PTI

United States of America scored a thumping 4-0 win over host India in the AIFF Youth Cup at the Tilak Maidan here yesterday


Vasco: United States of America scored a thumping 4-0 win over host India in the AIFF Youth Cup at the Tilak Maidan here yesterday.

The goals came from William Franklin who struck a brace along with Chandler Vaughn and Kevin Negrete as India suffered their second straight defeat in the tournament.

William scored after being set up by James Carleton and the forward struck past Indian goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz at the near post.

Before half-time, the team was 3-0 ahead when Chandler Vaughn struck a rebound after an initial shot by Kevin Roberto.

In the second half, US made it 4-0 when Kevin Negrete struck near the hour mark to complete the rout.

USA, who drew their opening match against Tanzania, have four points from two matches. While India have one point from a draw and two defeats.

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