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The USMNT U-20 team controls its own destiny against El Salvador on Friday, looking to clinch a spot in the U-20 World Cup & the Championship Final.

After a 1-0 victory over Mexico on Monday, the USMNT U-20 team is just one match away from reaching the final on Sunday. All that stands in their way is El Salvador, who also need a win to have any hope of qualifying for the FIFA U-20 Cup later this year.

The simple scenario heading into the match is this, if the U.S wins or gets a draw they are through to the final to face Honduras, and qualify for the U-20 World Cup. El Salvador must win by three goals in order to advance, as they were routed by Mexico on Wednesday 6-1.

Match Info

Who: United States U-20 vs. El Salvador U-20

When: Friday, March 3rd, 6:30 p.m. (EST)

Where: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica; San José, Costa Rica

How to Watch: Univision Deportes, CONCACAF Facebook Page

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El Salvador had a similar performance to the U.S in the group stage of the competition, they finished with two wins and one loss. Fernando Castillo and Roberto Dominguez have led the way in goal scoring, both have scored two goals a piece in four appearances.

The U.S. will be in high spirits after defeating Mexico, the backline only held El Tri to three shots, none which were on goal. It was also the first clean sheet of the tournament for the U.S, and it came against the highest scoring offense in the tournament. After a performance like that it’s hard to see the U.S losing this match.

In 2015, the two sides met in the classification round of the tournament as well. In that match the U.S. would go on to win 2-0 and confirm their place in the U-20 World Cup, where they would go on to appear in the quarterfinals.