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USA U-17s advance to AIFF Youth Cup final with win over Malaysia

To the final they go!

The United States under-17 national team earned a spot in the championship of the All-India Football Federation Youth Cup with a 2-1 win over Malaysia in their final group play match.

Joshua Sargent opened the scoring in the 18th minute, converting a penalty.

Sargent scored what ended up being the game winning goal in first half stoppage time, heading in a cross from the wing.

U.S. U17 MNT defeated Malaysia 2-1 today to advance to AIFF Youth Cup final. Here is @joshsargent4's game-winner pic.twitter.com/Am7jsSTwSN

— J.