Cavan Sullivan became the youngest scorer in US men's national team history as the United States beat Mexico 3-0 in a friendly in Glendale, Arizona.
The United States men's national team beat Mexico 3-0 on Saturday night in Glendale, Arizona, in the 80th meeting between the sides. Julian Hall opened the scoring, Cavan Sullivan added a second, and Malik Tillman finished the scoring against a Mexico side reduced to 10 men.
Hall, 18, scored in the 28th minute after goalkeeper Raúl Rangel failed to deal with a low cross from Gio Reyna, according to the Associated Press. It was Hall's third international goal in as many appearances. Sullivan, 17 years and five days old, then became the youngest scorer in program history in the 62nd minute when he intercepted a clearance and chipped Rangel.
Mateo Chávez was sent off in the 68th minute. Tillman scored in the 84th minute, placing the ball into the upper corner, AP reported. MLS listed the goals at 28, 63 and 85 minutes; the outlets agree on the scorers and the 3-0 result.
The match was played at State Farm Stadium. The Guardian noted a sizable pro-Mexico contingent in the crowd and described the result as a composed win for a young US squad. Mexico had the stronger opening before the goalkeeper errors shifted the game.
The US had already beaten Peru and Chile in this international window. MLS said the team's next fixture in the window is against Canada on Tuesday.
People Sentiments Positive
- AP and MLS highlighted Sullivan's age record as the central talking point.
- Guardian reporting described the win as announcing a younger US generation.
- Match accounts focused on Mexico's errors rather than on a quoted fan reaction.