olympic_men_soccer-en : United States U23 vs Guinea U23, 2024-07-30

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Game Recaps
30/07/2024 21h00

In the Olympic Men's Soccer match between United States U23 and Guinea U23, the United States U23 team emerged victorious with a 3-0 win at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne. The match took place on July 30, 2024, at 17:00 local time.

The match started with both teams showcasing their determination to win. Despite losing their opener 3-0, the United States U23 team had looked dangerous and had multiple scoring opportunities throughout the group stage. Fans were impressed with their performance, particularly in the attacking frontline, which was expected to cause trouble for Morocco in the next match.

Prior to the tournament, concerns were raised about the lack of goal-scoring options for the United States U23 team, with Maguire being the only recognized striker in the squad. However, the team proved their critics wrong with an impressive display in this match.

The game saw several noteworthy moments and substitutions. In the 28th minute, Guinea U23's Bangaly Cissé was replaced by Naby Oularé due to an injury. The United States U23 team took the lead in the 31st minute when Kevin Paredes scored a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Paxten Aaronson.

Maximilian Dietz of the United States U23 team received a yellow card for a bad foul in the 36th minute, while Ousmane Camara of Guinea U23 also received a yellow card in the 38th minute. In the 45th minute, Guinea U23 made a substitution, with Mory Keïta replacing Soumaïla Sylla.

The second half saw several substitutions from both teams. In the 52nd minute, Josh Atencio and Jack McGlynn came on for Maximilian Dietz and Djordje Mihailovic, respectively, for the United States U23 team. Guinea U23 made two substitutions in the 63rd minute, with Henry Camara and Issiaga Camara replacing Algassime Bah and Amadou Diawara.

In the 66th minute, the United States U23 team made double substitutions, bringing on Duncan McGuire and Taylor Booth for Paxten Aaronson and Griffin Yow. The United States U23 team extended their lead in the 75th minute when Kevin Paredes scored his second goal with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Jack McGlynn.

In the 78th minute, Caleb Wiley replaced Kevin Paredes for the United States U23 team. In the 85th minute, Guinea U23 made their final substitution, with Chérif Camara replacing Amadou Diallo.

The final whistle blew with the United States U23 team securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over Guinea U23. The United States U23 team displayed their attacking prowess, with Kevin Paredes being the standout performer, scoring two goals.

Overall, it was an impressive performance from the United States U23 team, showcasing their ability to find the back of the net and securing a well-deserved win. Fans and commentators expressed their excitement for the team's future prospects in the tournament.

(Source: [ESPN](http://www.espn.com/soccer/match?gameId=699821))

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