United States fears Myanmar's capacity to block open spaces. New Zealand has a home advantage that could be significant.

United States opens their participation in the U-20 World Cup against the small nation of Myanmar. The American coach Tab Ramos is already taking this game seriously and calling it a "must win" for the Stars and Stripes team. Myanmar is the underdog in a group that is also composed by New Zealand and Ukraine.

Ramos is aware that on paper, their opponent does not seem like a serious threat for one of the team's whose youth soccer system is growing exponentially. For Ramos, all it takes at the youth level is having thwo or three good players to keep advancing. That is something the United States claims to have.

Gedion Zelalem is among those playes that can make a difference for the United States. While he has not spent much time training with the national team, Ramos has confidence in the Arsenal youngster. His adaptation to a team that he barely trains with has not been complicated. His coach claims that is a result from constantly playing with Europe's finest players.

The 48-year-old coach from Montevideo, Uruguay is not making any prediction about how far his team can go. His concern against Myanmar is knowing they will be facing a team that can cover a lot of ground due to their physical capacity.  Myanmar can base their danger on counter-attacks and closing the gaps for the U.S. plans to use to circulate the ball. 

New Zealand vs Ukraine

New Zealand is the home team and has a great chance to move past the first round in this group. Statistics and experts believe that they will be the ones leading the group and United States. They will play Ukraine in the first game. They senior team missed the 2014 World Cup by losing in playoffs against Mexico, but their base is mostly young players. Combine a solid base and being at home should motivate the Kiwis.

Argentina vs Panama

La Albiceleste is a threat in any age group and definitely a favorite to win it all. Sebastian Driussi had to be replaced last minute due to an injury he suffered in the game between River Plate and Boca Juniors with respiratory problems. Leandro Vega has been called up to replace him and it just adds to a team with a very offensive mentality. Panama will have to hold strong defensively if they at least want to leave the game with one point. 

 

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Nieuw-Zeeland 0 - 0 Oekraïne

mei 29, 2015 9:00

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Argentinië 2 - 2 Panama

mei 30, 2015 12:00

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Verenigde Staten 2 - 1 Myanmar

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