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New look U.S. Men’s National Team looked as every bit impressive in their 4-1 victory over Peru Saturday night in front of 20,000 plus fans in Orlando. Two players who making their debut, electrify the frenzy American fans when 19-year-old Orlando City forward Justin Ellis and 18-year-old New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall—scored goals.

Ellis got the U.S. on the board in the fourth minute of the match when he headed the ball into the back of the net off of Gio Reyna’s free kick. Peru equalize the game in the 15th minute after Gianluca Lapadula headed the ball into the back of the net.

The two teams remained tied into halftime then in the 66th minute Malik Tillman scored off penalty to put the United States up 2-1. Then, Julian Hall came off the bench and scored in the 72nd minute to extend the lead at 3-1. Sebastian Berhalter scored the final goal in the 90th to give team USA a convincing 4-1 victory and a disappointing 2nd round loss to Belgium in the World Cup. The next match for Team USA is on Tuesday when they play Chile. They’ll then face Mexico on Saturday and Canada on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

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