Soccer America’s player ratings for the U.S. under-20 team in the Americans’ 4-1 victory over Chile in their World Youth Championship Group C match Wednesday, June 20 at Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina: Goalkeeper D.J. Countess: 8. Came up big one-on-one on Mario Salgado in the first minute and didn’t let up in a superb performance that left Chile no chance. Made nine saves, at least half of them spectacular, the best in the 23rd minute, when he leapt to tip Hugo Droguett’s dipping blast — en route for the upper-right corner — over the bar. Distribution much improved over opener. Defenders Oguchi Onyewu: 7. A beast on the right, repeatedly stopping opposing attackers or clearing dangerous situations in the U.S. box, none bigger than sliding the ball away from Jaime Valdes early in the second half to preserve the Yanks’ lead. Not as accomplished with the ball, but defensive prowess more than made up for errors. Alexander Yi: 6. Central defender bothered the Chileans with his physical play — one, frustrated, took a swing at him — and cleared several hazards. At his best as the Americans pulled away midway through the second half. Nelson Akwari: 5. Solid job marshaling the U.S. back line, and tracked Valdes into midfield to prevent him from causing much trouble. Ineffective tackle on Valdes led to Sebastian Pardo’s 28th-minute, point-blank shot that Countess saved, with Valdes firing home the rebound. Ricky Lewis: 5. Pressed into service at left back when Philip Salyer was taken down by the flu bug that’s been rampaging through the U.S. roster. Had some fine moments but struggled at others and was easily beaten by Valdes before Onyewu’s 48th-minute heroics. Distribution was suspect. Midfielders Brian Carroll: 6. Late replacement for ailing Kelly Gray got better as the match wore on. Fine midfield defense late in the first and throughout the second half, plus one nifty feed to set up Buddle chance. Kyle Martino: 4. Right wing not overly effective, with most ambitious balls missing their targets. Better when linking in midfield, and crashed the goal to force Chilean goalkeeper Johnny Herrera’s punch that Beasley knocked home for the second goal. Departed six minutes into the second half. Bobby Convey: 6. Not at his best, and yet he traumatized Chile’s right-sided players, continually dribbling past Nelson Pinto and Gonzalo Villagra to create chances. Delivered a pair of first-class crosses Beasley’s first goal and Davis’ strike. Landon Donovan: 5. Relatively quiet showing, especially later in the match, when he lost several battles he’s expected to win. Teamed well in the first half with Beasley, playing key roles in both his goals. Started the sequence that led to the first, feeding Convey on the wing, then sent in the cross that Beasley finished after Herrera beat Martino to the ball. Forwards DaMarcus Beasley: 8. Phenomenal display in his debut up top, with two goals and most of the critical work on the sensational final goal that Buddle finished. Both goals were first-time strikes, the first from Convey’s cross, the second on a superb rebound. Quickly built a strong relationship with Buddle, and his quick free kick and deft final pass were responsible for his strike partner’s tally. Constantly exploited space, and his repeated treks toward the Chilean goal had the entire crowd in hushed anticipation. Edson Buddle: 6. Fine job up top, using his size and strength, mobility and touch to challenge the Chilean defense again and again. Overcame a quiet spell early in the second half to emphatically finish the U.S. romp with a first-touch rocket in the 76th minute. Substitutes Brad Davis: 7. Martino’s 51st-minute replacement was outstanding at both ends after a slow start. Netted the crucial third goal, towering above Villagra to head home Convey’s cross, and made cleared the U.S. box twice to frustrate Chilean chances. Alecko Eskandarian: NR. Mop-up assignment deep in garbage time after Daniel Campos took aim on Buddle’s right knee, sending the big striker to the ground for the second time in as many minutes.