Cavan Sullivan delivered yet again at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup on Saturday, scoring a cheeky penalty kick to give the United States a 2-1 win over Tajikistan in Group I play.

The Philadelphia Union homegrown midfielder gently chipped his shot down the center of the goal – commonly called a "panenka" – and past the diving goalkeeper to complete the comeback result.

Charlotte FC homegrown attacker Nimfasha Berchimas headed home an equalizer in the 30th minute, and Sullivan provided a moment of magic in the 61st minute to continue the US's strong start to the Qatar-based tournament.

Sullivan's panenka marked his second goal in as many games at the U-17 World Cup, after he subbed on in the second half and finished from close range in Wednesday's 1-0 opening win over Burkina

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