Boys U-18s eliminated after 2-1 loss to Turkey

The U.S. Boys U-18 national team suffered its second straight loss at the World Youth Games in Moscow July 10 when it fell 2-1 to Turkey. With the defeat, the U.S. has been eliminated from the competition. The match was delayed for more than an hour while the bus with the Turkish team was late arriving at the stadium. After surrendering an early goal, Brian Carroll equalized for the U.S. in the 37th minute off an assist from Kyle Martino, but the Turks scored again just after the intermission and held on for the victory. The U.S. meets Poland on July 12 in its final match of the tournament. July 10 in Moscow USA 1 Turkey 2. Goals: Carroll 37; n/a 17, n/a 47. USA — Warren, Oliver, Ratcliffe (Wickart, 65), Geiger, Casabielle, Carroll, Joy, Martino, Morales (Herrera, 57), Gibbs, Buddle. Turkey — lineup n/a. Att.: 100.