FIFA U-17 World Cup
Tajikistan took an early lead through Mukhammad Nazriev but the Americans replied through Cavan Sullivan and Nimfasha Berchimas to claim a comeback win.
The result leaves the Central Asian side rooted at the foot of the table with their final fixture against Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
The result leaves the Central Asian side rooted at the foot of the table with their final fixture against Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
Tajikistan stunned the Americans in the third minute when Nazriev exchanged passes with Mehrubon Odilzoda before producing a smart finish past keeper Aidan Stokes.
USA, however, levelled the score at the half-hour mark with Berchimas heading home Sullivan’s corner.
USA, however, levelled the score at the half-hour mark with Berchimas heading home Sullivan’s corner.
Chase Adams thought he had put the USA ahead in the 43rd minute when the Columbus Crew 2 forward finished from close range on a counter-attack, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
Tajikistan came under heavy pressure in the second half and conceded a penalty with Sullivan executing a textbook Panenka to complete the comeback in the 61st minute to seal the win and send the USA through to the Round of 32.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
Tajikistan came under heavy pressure in the second half and conceded a penalty with Sullivan executing a textbook Panenka to complete the comeback in the 61st minute to seal the win and send the USA through to the Round of 32.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
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