Gaga Slonina helped the USA go into the knockout stages of the Beneath-20 Globe Cup as group winners with maximum points.

The young Chelsea goalkeeper had currently played his component as the USA secured their spot in the final 16 of the Beneath-20 Globe Cup by winning their opening two fixtures against Ecuador and Fiji.

America and Slovakia have been each on maximum points as they met on Friday evening to choose which group would go by means of as Group B winners, and Gaga Slonina continued his run of featuring in each minute of his country’s campaign in Argentina.

Just like their prior two games, the USA impressed and have been on top rated for the majority of the match, striker Cade Cowell providing them the lead at the finish of a lengthy solo run towards the finish of the 1st half.

On the other hand, Slonina was named into action as the USA required him to preserve their narrow benefit into the break, stretching across with a sturdy arm to swat away a Mario Sauer work which looked destined for the top rated corner of the net.

A different fine person purpose by substitute Niko Tsakiris in injury time at the finish of the second half created the final score two-, which means for the 1st time the USA finish the group stage at an Beneath-20 Globe Cup with a maximum nine points.

They will play their final-16 tie on Tuesday 30 Might, when they will face a single of the third-spot teams with the ideal group-stage record, with Italy and Brazil presently amongst the possible opponents.