US U-17 Men’s National Team Lose to Spain
The Group E opener of the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup saw the US Men’s National Team fall to Spain in a 2-1 defeat, despite a promising first half with the US team taking the advantage and Jack McInerney scoring in under four minutes of the opening. Spain played an aggressive second half though, showing their seven time European champion level class, and despite some great movement up and down the pitch from the US team a goal from Borja evened the score in the 22nd minute, followed up by a stunning goal from the Spanish striker Sarabia. The US Head Coach was pleased with the opening match despite the defeat though, stating his team played a good game, with a great opener and some tactical possession of the ball which held down the experience Spanish players for much of the match, but admitted the side did not enough use of the opportunities given to them throughout the game.
