Chris Aquino and Stuart Hawkins helped the United States move one step away from qualifying for the U17 World Cup. Both players went 90 minutes with Aquino scoring the match’s first two goals and Hawkins helping secure the shutout in the 7-0 win over the Dominican Republic on Saturday. The USA will next play host Guatemala on Tuesday with the winner earning a spot in this summer’s U17 World Cup.
This was Aquino’s second start of the tournament and he again looked very good. His strike on the opening goal was a beautiful left-footed attempt from the edge of the penalty area.