The United States’ run in the 1999 U-20 World Cup in Nigeria came to an end with a 3-2 second-round loss to Spain. After falling behind, 3-0, in the first half, the U.S. struck early in the second half, with Taylor Twellman heading home a cross from John Thorrington in the 49th minute. Shaun Tsakiris won the ball in midfield to send Thorrington through for the cross. The U.S. had a number of chances to score again through the second half, putting Spain back on its heels, but couldn’t break through again until injury time, when Twellman scored his fourth goal of the tournament from a Thorrington corner kick. The U.S. beat England, 1-0, lost to Japan, 3-1, and beat Cameroon, 3-1, in first round play. April 15 in Port-Harcourt Spain 3 USA 2 Goals: Pablo 16, 32, Xavi 20; Twellman 49, 90 USA — Howard, Califf, Bocanegra, Morrison, Garcia, Cherundolo, Downing (Beasley), Gomez (Tsakiris, 42), Albright, Thorrington, Twellman. Spain — Aranzubia, Coira, Bermudo, Jusue, Orbaiz, Marchena, Gabri, Xavi, Pablo, Varela, Barkero. Att.: 15,600