Netherlands U20

33 - 44

Full Time

USA U20

Netherlands U20 vs USA U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

USA U20 decided to go for goal with Oliver Cline taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Molhoek bursts through to advance the Netherlands U20 attack.

78'

Conversion

Ilan Vaasen has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Joris Smits leads to a try for Netherlands U20

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Rand Santos took full advantage.

69'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Robbin Hakkert coming on.

68'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Nordin Geels coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The USA U20 supporters go wild as Oliver Cline successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

USA U20 make a substitution with Tito Edjua coming on.

67'

USA U20 make a substitution with Jordan Vassel coming off.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordan Vassel took full advantage.

67'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Kees De Bruin coming on.

66'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Steven Fuchs coming off.

66'

USA U20 sub Daniel Lowther comes onto the field.

62'

Logan Ballinger departs for USA U20.

62'

Conversion

The Netherlands U20 supporters go wild as Ilan Vaasen successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Netherlands U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Teun Karst touching down.

60'

Oliver Cline comes on for USA U20.

57'

Keelan Farrell leaves the field.

57'

Miles Malone comes on for USA U20.

57'

George Engels leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Teun Karst as they get over the gainline!

55'

Luke Schaefer comes on.

52'

Asa Rosenmeier comes off.

52'

John-Henry Rouse comes on.

52'

Asbjorn Ross comes off.

52'

Seth Smith comes on.

52'

Caden Crist comes off.

52'

Conversion

Ilan Vaasen adds the two points for Netherlands U20.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Mart Van der Veen dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Yellow Card

Dylan Fortune (USA U20) is shown a yellow card

45'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Tobias De Prieelle coming on.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Gabriel Cahsay coming off.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Niek Doornenbal coming on.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Warrick Jones coming off.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Toine Obiang Nguema coming on.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Robbin Hakkert coming off.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Tom van Ooijen coming on.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Guus Henkes coming off.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Nordin Geels coming on.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Ahmet Onalan coming off.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Cle Teunissen coming on.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Rembrandt Siebenga coming off.

40'

USA U20 sub Judd Berman comes onto the field.

40'

Solomon Williams departs for USA U20.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Corbin Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Keelan Farrell to score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by USA U20 has led to Keelan Farrell being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Rand Santos.

38'

Fabulous play by USA U20 has led to Dylan Fortune being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

The right post denies Corbin Smith from adding the extras.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by USA U20 is finished off by Graeme Pedegana, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Rand Santos.

36'

Fabulous play by USA U20 has led to Rand Santos being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Ilan Vaasen does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Netherlands U20 as Joris Smits goes over.

33'

Yellow Card

Jordan Vassel (USA U20) is shown a yellow card

31'

Conversion

Corbin Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Keelan Farrell as they go over the white wash for a try.

29'

Trouble here as Keelan Farrell breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Corbin Smith is finished off with a try.

29'

Ilan Vaasen takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

28'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Netherlands U20 maul...no miracles today as Joris Smits powers over.

27'

Corbin Smith takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

25'

Netherlands U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tom Molhoek getting some game time.

22'

Netherlands U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jules Swier being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Corbin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Keelan Farrell goes on their own for a try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Keelan Farrell bursts through to advance the USA U20 attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Corbin Smith.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Steven Fuchs bursts through to advance the Netherlands U20 attack.

21'

Conversion

Corbin Smith converts the try.

18'

Try

USA U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Dylan Fortune picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Solomon Williams sets up the try.

18'

Corbin Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

12'

Try

A series of passes by USA U20 results in a try for Keelan Farrell

11'

Graeme Pedegana played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Graeme Pedegana took full advantage.

11'

Ilan Vaasen steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

Penalty Goal

Corbin Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Netherlands U20 v USA U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Tue 2nd July 2024, 01:45pm CDT 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

USA U20 win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Vaasen

33 - 44

72'

Smits

31 - 44

71'

Cline

68'

26 - 44

Vaasen

26 - 41

61'

Karst

24 - 41

60'

Vaasen

19 - 41

46'

Van der Veen

17 - 41

45'

Fortune

45'

12 - 41

Half Time

Smith

39'

12 - 41

Farrell

38'

12 - 39

Pedegana

36'

12 - 34

Vaasen

12 - 29

34'

Smits

10 - 29

33'

Vassel

31'

5 - 29

Smith

30'

5 - 29

Farrell

29'

5 - 27

Smits

5 - 22

27'

Smith

22'

0 - 22

Farrell

21'

0 - 20

Smith

18'

0 - 15

Fortune

18'

0 - 13

Farrell

11'

0 - 8

Smith

0 - 3

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Avg. Points Scored

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Avg. Points Scored

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Attack Profile

Netherlands U20

USA U20

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Defence Profile

Netherlands U20

USA U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

33%

30%

3-6 secs

52%

47%

6+ secs

11%

18%

Rucks Won

Netherlands U20 vs USA U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Netherlands U20 face off against USA U20 in World Rugby U20 Trophy Round 1 on Tue 2nd July 2024 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST, 06:45 NZST in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST in Australia and 13:45 EST in the US.

USA U20 won the last encounter but USA U20 are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with USA U20 in 1st and Netherlands U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Netherlands U20 vs USA U20 Squads

The official squads for Netherlands U20 vs USA U20 will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.