Justin Ellis scores as US U23 team claims 1-0 win over Canada

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Justin Ellis scores as US U23 team claims 1-0 win over Canada
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Teenager Justin Ellis scored the only goal on October 6 as the United States U23 team secured a 1-0 victory against Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota. The match marked the fourth consecutive win for the U.S. during the international window. Ellis netted his second goal in three appearances for the national team following a give-and-go play in the 29th minute. U.S. goalkeeper Brian Schwake recorded a clean sheet, making three saves, including a pivotal deflection off the crossbar in the second half. Looking ahead, both teams will compete in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals in November.

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  • •Justin Ellis scored in the 29th minute to give the U.S. the lead.
  • •The match was held in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • •Brian Schwake made three saves to keep a clean sheet.
  • •The U.S. has won all four friendlies in this international window.
  • •Both teams will play in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals next month.
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(AP) — Teenager Justin Ellis scored the only goal on Tuesday as the United States completed a successful international window with a 1-0 victory over Canada.It was the fourth victory in four friendlies for the U.

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Here's how the USMNT players performed in a 1-0 win against Canada.

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