USA vs. Colombia: Date, Time and Live Stream for U-20 World Cup 2015
USA will meet Colombia in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. It's a match that shouldn't be short of goals. Colombia found the net in all three of their Group C matches, while the U.S. bagged seven goals in Group A.
Both team boast plenty of flair and guile in midfield. Yet they are also each undermined by issues at the back. That's usually a formula for an open game.
Here are the schedule and viewing details for this key match:
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Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 7:30 p.m. Local Time. 6:30 a.m. ET
Live Stream: Fox Soccer 2Go.
Preview
It's at the tip of the USA midfield where things can get really interesting in this one. The squad boasts two supremely precocious advanced playmakers.
Fulham prospect Emerson Hyndman is a technically accomplished workhorse. His energy and guile keep the ball moving for the Americans and establish dominance in the battle to own midfield.
While Hyndman grafts, Arsenal teenager Gedion Zelalem is content to add a real flourish to proceedings. The classy 18-year-old has already lit up this tournament with more than a few moments of outrageous skill.
After helping the U.S. thump host nation New Zealand gain entry to the last 16, Zelalem spoke glowingly about his partnership with Hyndman, per USSoccer.com: “I think me and Emerson combined very well. He’s a pleasure to play with. We’ve played two games but I feel like we’ve play together a year or two."
Coach Tab Ramos has geared his team to run through the mercurial minds of his two schemers in central positions. The U.S. aim to play a quick and intricate brand of attacking football and Zelalem and Hyndman are at the heart of everything.
Similarly, Colombia relies on a pair of gifted creators in midfield. Alexis Zapata and Andres Tello are both quick-witted and inventive in possession.
Their ability to fashion a host of chances for fleet-of-foot striker Joao Rodriguez will be vital to Colombia's chances of producing a shock win. The 19-year-old boasts natural predatory instincts and rarely wastes an opportunity in front of goal.
However, an upset seems unlikely, despite the South America nation possessing the talent to surprise any team. But Ramos' squad has too much quality in every area.
The spine is secure with Zelalem and Hyndman in front of rock-steady defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. Strength and class through the middle will be enough to see USA through to the quarter-final stage.
