The United States lost, 1-0, to China on the opening day of the World Youth Championship. June 17 in Mendoza, Argentina China 1 USA 0: Goal: Qu Bo 50. China — An Qi, Du Wei, Zhou Lin, Wang Sheng, Hu Zhaojun, Gao Ming, Yan Song (Wang Xinxin, 65), Xu Liang, Yaokun Zhang, Qu Bo (Ma Yi, 64), Yu Tao (Sui Yong, 89). Shots: 8; Saves: 2; Corner Kicks: 9; Fouls: 7; Offsides: 2; Yellow cards: Xu Liang 69, NA 93. USA — D.J. Countess, Oguchi Onyewu, Nelson Akwari, Alex Yi, Kelly Gray, Brian Carroll (Phillip Salyer, 86), DaMarcus Beasley, Kyle Martino (Edson Buddle, 63), Bobby Convey, Landon Donovan, Conor Casey (Alecko Eskandarian, 57). Shots: 8; Saves: 5; Corner Kicks: 2; Fouls: 12; Offsides: 3. Weather: 32 degrees (cloudy, wet). Referee: Hichem Guirat (TUN). Attendance: 4,500.