#Match Report: Sargent & Weah, both 18, score as US beats Bolivia 3-0

Summary

Timothy Weah – the son of former AC Milan and Liberia striker George – scored on his full international debut as USA beat Bolivia 3-0 on Monday, May 28, 2018. Weah, 18, who was born in New York, struck 59 minutes into the friendly at Philadelphia’s Talen Energy Stadium. The Paris St-Germain forward and Josh Sargent, another Europe-based teen, were two of several new faces selected by caretaker coach Dave Sarachan. Sargent, 18, made it 2-0 after Walker Zimmerman gave the US a half-time lead at 37th minute.

Highlights

Moments

6′ Attempt missed. Weston McKennie (USA) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Christian Pulisic with a cross following a corner.

10′ Attempt saved. Timothy Weah (USA) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rubio Rubin with a through ball.

37′ Goal! USA 1, Bolivia 0. Walker Zimmerman (USA) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Joe Corona with a cross following a corner.

52′ Goal! USA 2, Bolivia 0. Joshua Sargent (USA) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.

59′ Goal! USA 3, Bolivia 0. Timothy Weah (USA) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Antonee Robinson with a cross.

79′ Attempt blocked. Rodrigo Rodríguez (Bolivia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

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