Romania U17 secured their second win of the tournament with a 3-0 victory over Cuba U17 in the World Cup on Friday. The result moves the visitors into ninth place with six points from three matches, while Cuba remain winless at the bottom of the table.
The Cubans have now lost all three of their opening games without scoring, sitting in twentieth position with zero points. Romania bounced back from their defeat to Italy with a performance that ended their losing run.
Cuba had been on a run of three defeats when they faced Romania, having also lost 3-0 to India U17 on Wednesday. The hosts have not found the net in any of their matches this tournament.
Romania's victory came after their 3-0 loss to Italy on Thursday. The turnaround was immediate, with the visitors demonstrating they could respond to setbacks. They are now in control of their group position.
The result leaves Cuba with a goal difference of negative nine after three matches. Romania's goal difference stands at positive six following their two wins and one defeat.