U-18 MNT Draw 1-1 With Brazil at Milk Cup
BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland (Aug. 1, 2005) - The U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team pulled out a 1-1 draw with Brazil in their opening match of the 2005 Milk Cup this afternoon at the Ballymena Showgrounds in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
Aug. 2, 2005
BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland (Aug. 1, 2005) - The U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team pulled out a 1-1 draw with Brazil in their opening match of the 2005 Milk Cup this afternoon at the Ballymena Showgrounds in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
The U.S. fell behind when Fabiano finished off a pass from Hugo in the 25th minute, but 2004 Gatorade High School Player of the Year Lee Nguyen found the equalizer in the 77th minute.
The U.S. will face Serbia & Montenegro in their second match of the tournament on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Serbia & Montenegro fell to Northern Ireland 3-1 in their opening match of the elite group.
Cameroon was originally scheduled to participate in the tournament, but Serbia & Montenegro filled in when the team was unable to participate.
U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team Game Report
Participants: U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team vs. Brazil
Competition: 2005 Milk Cup
Location: Ballymena Showgrounds; Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Date: Aug. 1, 2005
Weather: Breezy, 65 degrees
Scoring Summary:
1st 2nd Final
USA 0 1 1
BRA 1 0 1
BRA – Fabiano (Hugo) 25th minute
USA – Lee Nguyen 77.
Lineups:
USA: 18-Chris Seitz; 5-Tony Beltran, 4-Karl Schilling, 3-Jamil Roberts, 6-Paul Gerstenberger (14-Greg Folk, 38); 12-Mike Vidiera (2-Pav Castaneda, 90), 10-Sal Zizzo (17-Ely Allen, 60), 8-Dax McCarty, 11-Lee Nguyen; 16-Brian Martin (7-Rodrigo Lopez, 63), 9-Charlie Davies
BRA: Eduardo Pancheco (Luiz Adriano, 70); Joao Diego (Carlao, 46), Fabiano, Tcho, Ralfe (Sammir, 64); Hugo, Ji Parana, Rincon, Luizao; Eduardo Piller, Muriel.
Statistical Summary:
USA BRA
Shots 7 13
Saves 4 4
Corner Kick 6 5
Fouls 12 12
Offside 1 2
Misconduct Summary:
BRA – Hugo (caution) 81st minute
USA – Lee Nguyen (caution) 86.
