The United States defeated Kenya 6–1 at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup on 22 October, according to ESPN.
Maddie Dimaria scored four first-half goals, including two penalties. Loradana Paletta and Gianna Hanf added the remaining US goals, while Lindey Weey Atieno replied for Kenya in stoppage time after the margin had already widened.
Match statistics
| Statistic | United States U17 | Kenya U17 |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 67.8% | 32.2% |
| Total shots | 24 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 4 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
Statistics source: ESPN.
A first-half scoring burst establishes the gap
The United States recorded twenty-four attempts, twelve on target, against Kenya’s eight and four. Dimaria’s four first-half goals established the gap before it widened after the break. Kenya’s stoppage-time reply came after the earlier scoring sequence had already created a decisive US lead.
Archive or illustrative image: the senior US women’s national team, used illustratively; not from the event reported here.
Source: ESPN.
Photo credit: US Embassy New Zealand.
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