The American team thrashed New Zealand in the second round of the Olympics 2024 Football. BBscore MeusResultados is great for keeping up with live football scores.
The United States defeated New Zealand 4-1 on Saturday (27th) at the Stade Vélodrome, in the second round of Group A at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The North American team scored through Mihailovic, from a penalty, Zimmerman, Busio, and Aaronson. Randall scored the lone goal for New Zealand.
The first half was marked by the dominance of the American team, who opened the scoring early in the game with Mihailovic, following a penalty conceded by Harriel. The second goal came from Zimmerman after a scramble in the box. At 29 minutes, the Americans extended their lead with a goal from Busio, who capitalised on a shot from Paredes and a great save by the New Zealand goalkeeper. The ball fell to number 6, who struck it forcefully to score the United States’ third goal. The first half ended with a 3-0 lead for the Americans.
In the second half, at 13 minutes, Aaronson received a pass from Yow and finished into the corner of goalkeeper Paulsen, extending the lead in Paris. At 32 minutes, New Zealand pulled one back through Randall. The forward turned and shot into the top corner to reduce the deficit at the Vélodrome in Marseille. The match ended with a 4-1 victory for the United States.
With this win, the United States secured their first victory in the competition, moving up to three points and occupying the second position. The North American team now needs to beat Guinea to qualify for the next stage. New Zealand, in third place with three points and a goal difference of -2, must defeat the host nation France in the final round and hope for a U.S. loss to secure their place in the next round.
The United States will face Guinea at 14:00 at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard next Tuesday (30th). Meanwhile, New Zealand will take on leaders France at the same time and place at the Stade Vélodrome in the final round of the Olympic Games.
