The USA dominated hosts New Zealand in their second 2015 U-20 World Cup match on Tuesday, winning 4-0 and booking their spot in the next round in the process.
An early goal from Rubio Rubin gave the team a dream start, and star midfielder Gedion Zelalem put together a sensational performance to keep the Kiwis in check.
Emerson Hyndman, Paul Arriola and another Rubin strike secured the victory for the Stars and Stripes, who have won both their matches in Group A and will battle Ukraine for the top spot in their final group-stage fixture.
Both teams came into the match needing a big performance after disappointing outings against Ukraine and Myanmar, respectively, and Kiwi star Bill Tuiloma was anxious to get started:
— Bill Tuiloma (@billtuiloma) June 1, 2015
The hosts may have been keen to make a statement, but from the opening whistle, they were under tremendous pressure from the USA.