Updated: July 31, 2024
Usa vs Guinea: Olympic football 2024
The United States men’s soccer team has reached the knockout round of the Olympic Games for the first time in 24 years, following a 3-0 victory over Guinea. This win secured their second-place finish in Group A and set up a quarterfinal clash with Morocco.
Match Overview:
- Team: United States vs. Guinea
- Score: 3-0
- Date: July 30, 2024
- Venue: Geoffrey Guichard Stadium
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Key Players:
- Kevin Paredes: Scored two goals (31′, 75′)
- Djordje Mihailovic: Scored the opening goal (14′)
First Half: The U.S. opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Djordje Mihailovic curled a free kick into the top left corner. Kevin Paredes doubled the lead in the 31st minute with a powerful shot past Guinea’s goalkeeper Soumaïla Sylla. Paredes’ celebration was a highlight, adding to the excitement of the game.
Second Half: Paredes showcased his skills again, scoring the third goal in the 75th minute. He received a long pass from Jack McGlynn, cut inside, and unleashed a left-footed shot into the top right corner. This goal secured the 3-0 win for the United States.
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Guinea Olympic Team U23
Group A Standings:
- France (3-0-0, +9 goal difference)
- United States (2-0-1, +4 goal difference)
- New Zealand (1-0-2, -3 goal difference)
- Guinea (0-0-3, -10 goal difference)
Upcoming Match:
- Opponent: Morocco (Group B winner)
- Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
- Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
- Time: 9:00 AM ET
Other Advancing Teams:
- Group A: France
- Group B: Morocco, Argentina
- Group C: Egypt, Spain
- Group D: Japan
Final Group Stage Results:
- Group A: United States 3, Guinea 0; France 3, New Zealand 0
- Group B: Argentina 2, Ukraine 0; Morocco 3, Iraq 0
- Group C: Egypt 2, Spain 1; Dominican Republic 1, Uzbekistan 1
- Group D: Paraguay 1, Mali 0 (first half)