AIFF Youth Cup: 10-men Korea Republic holds USA

Both the teams played with controlled aggression. USA, who had the ball possession in the first 15 minutes, created a couple of chances but without success.

USA, Korea Republic and Tanzania now have five points each from three matches.

Korea Republic, despite being down to 10 men, held USA to a goalless draw and split points in the AIFF Youth Cup (U-16) at Tilak Maidan Stadium here on Saturday.

USA, Korea Republic and Tanzania now have five points each from three matches.

Both the teams played with controlled aggression. USA, who had the ball possession in the first 15 minutes, created a couple of chances but without success.

Korea Republic, which took time to settle down, put pressure on the rival defence but its moves fizzled out as USA held its nerves.

Both teams preferred to play it safe in the second half, and fancied their chances on the counter. Korea had the best chance to surge ahead when Park Chanbin’s cross from the left went begging as Kim Taehwan was late to tap in.

USA made a counter move and Korean keeper Park Jimin had to pull off a good save off Christopher Khaleel Goslin and George Acosta shot out the rebound.

With both teams trying to break the deadlock, they found the net once but referee Tejas Nagvenkar ruled both off side.

Korea play its last match against India, while USA takes on Malaysia.