Benjamin Cremaschi hat trick leads United States to record-setting 9-1 win over New Caledonia in U-20 World Cup opener

Benjamin Cremaschi wasted no time stamping his authority on the U.S. U-20s’ World Cup opener in Chile in a 9-1 win over New Caledonia. The Parma midfielder struck twice inside the opening minutes to put Marko Mitrović’s team firmly in control, later completing a hat trick. Niko Tsakiris helped the Americans get off to a strong start by opening up scoring in the seventh minute.