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Gold Cup quarter-final: USA v El Salvador – live! Gold Cup quarter-final: USA v El Salvador – live!
(35 minutes later)
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Half-time: USA 2-0 El Salvador
What a finish for the US after a lackluster start. The first goal possibly against the run of play, the second undoubtedly breaking it wide open.
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GOAL! USA 2-0 El Salvador (Lichaj, 45+2min)
A quick counter-attack by the US, Morris finds Dempsey, who picks out a cutting Lichaj, who beats the keeper to the far post for his first international goal! What a run by Lichaj and what a way to break his maiden!
Eric Lichaj fue el autor del segundo gol de #USA. Mira la jugada #CopaOro2017 #USAvSLV pic.twitter.com/7GNiIJZoY6
By the way, this Gold Cup opportunity means so much to Lichaj that he's flying his wife and 2 kids to every game/venue on his own dime.
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45 min: The fourth official signals for three minutes of stoppage time.
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43 min: We’re told Bradley’s 22nd career assist moves him level with Cobi Jones for second all time in US soccer history.
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GOAL! USA 1-0 El Salvador (Gonzalez, 41 min)
The USA finally break through for a goal and it’s Omar Gonzalez with the header off Bradley’s free kick toward the far post! Wow! It’s Gonzalez’s second goal in as many games after only one in his first 40 international matches.
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37 min: Orellana goes down in a heap and there’s no whistle to the horror of the El Salvador fans behind the USA goal.
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33 min: Altidore catches Ceren’s leg and is irate as the referee whistles him for a foul. Ceren is down and the medical staff is out for treatment. He’s on his feet as both sides retreat to their benches for a quick water break.
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30 min: A half hour down and overall a sloppy opening act for the United States, who have been imprecise in their passing and occasionally disorganized on defense, even if El Salvador haven’t been able to make them pay for it.
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28 min: Some nice interplay by the US up the left side and Zardes slips it to Morrow, who is hacked down badly on the edge of the area. A free kick for the USA. Bradley stands over it and sends it toward Dempsey on the far post but Carrillo punches it away.
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25 min: A very physical match. Getting a bit chippy.25 min: A very physical match. Getting a bit chippy.
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21 min: Referee Drew Fisher shows Darlington Nagbe a rare yellow for a late challenge. That’s only the sixth booking of Nagbe’s career for club and country in seven years as a professional.21 min: Referee Drew Fisher shows Darlington Nagbe a rare yellow for a late challenge. That’s only the sixth booking of Nagbe’s career for club and country in seven years as a professional.
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18 min: USA on the attack again and Dempsey picks out Zardes, who puts it past the keeper into the far side of the net for a goal ... and, oh dear, the offside flag is up! The goal won’t count. But an instant replay in the booth up here in the press box shows that’s a very iffy call. Unlucky!18 min: USA on the attack again and Dempsey picks out Zardes, who puts it past the keeper into the far side of the net for a goal ... and, oh dear, the offside flag is up! The goal won’t count. But an instant replay in the booth up here in the press box shows that’s a very iffy call. Unlucky!
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17 min: Altidore turns on a pass by Nagbe and puts a shot on goal but it’s saved.17 min: Altidore turns on a pass by Nagbe and puts a shot on goal but it’s saved.
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14 min: Given away by Hedges, who’s having a rough start to tonight’s game, and El Salvador are on the break again. USA track back nicely though and Zalaya’s shot from outside the area is easily corralled by Howard.14 min: Given away by Hedges, who’s having a rough start to tonight’s game, and El Salvador are on the break again. USA track back nicely though and Zalaya’s shot from outside the area is easily corralled by Howard.
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10 min: Free kick is played short to the left back Larin, but he fires it into traffic and it’s cleared. Some really good chances for El Salvador early.10 min: Free kick is played short to the left back Larin, but he fires it into traffic and it’s cleared. Some really good chances for El Salvador early.
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8 min: Another chance for Zalaya as Hedges is beat by the near post. It’s turned away but moments after El Salvador win a free kick on the corner of the area.8 min: Another chance for Zalaya as Hedges is beat by the near post. It’s turned away but moments after El Salvador win a free kick on the corner of the area.
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7 min: The USA win a corner and Bradley’s offering falls to Dempsey but Carrillo makes the save. Another corner for the USA and more danger for El Salvador but it’s ultimately cleared.7 min: The USA win a corner and Bradley’s offering falls to Dempsey but Carrillo makes the save. Another corner for the USA and more danger for El Salvador but it’s ultimately cleared.
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4 min: Nothing comes of the USA corner and El Salvador quickly counters ... and Lichaj gives it away badly and Zalaya is all alone with only Howard to beat! Howard sprints off his line and throws himself at the ball and Zalaya goes flying! No whistle. Disaster averted!4 min: Nothing comes of the USA corner and El Salvador quickly counters ... and Lichaj gives it away badly and Zalaya is all alone with only Howard to beat! Howard sprints off his line and throws himself at the ball and Zalaya goes flying! No whistle. Disaster averted!
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3 min: El Salvador pressing high and it’s put through to Paul Arriola, who is free on goal and a late tackle puts it out for a USA corner.3 min: El Salvador pressing high and it’s put through to Paul Arriola, who is free on goal and a late tackle puts it out for a USA corner.
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1 min: And they’re off! The USA attacking from right to left in their brand new Gold Cup home kits, El Salvador from left to right in all-white strips.1 min: And they’re off! The USA attacking from right to left in their brand new Gold Cup home kits, El Salvador from left to right in all-white strips.
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The thermometer only says 86F and the sun’s gone down, but at 60% it’s positively sweltering here at Lincoln Financial Field. The lower bowl at the home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles is mostly full with pockets of fans in the upper two decks. Frankly, it feels like close to a 50/50 crowd as the teams emerge from the tunnels on to the pitch.The thermometer only says 86F and the sun’s gone down, but at 60% it’s positively sweltering here at Lincoln Financial Field. The lower bowl at the home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles is mostly full with pockets of fans in the upper two decks. Frankly, it feels like close to a 50/50 crowd as the teams emerge from the tunnels on to the pitch.
Lots of late-arriving fans filing into their seats from the tailgate parties outside. There’s a Kendrick Lamar gig at the Wells Fargo Center next door, so the parking lots were especially lively tonight.Lots of late-arriving fans filing into their seats from the tailgate parties outside. There’s a Kendrick Lamar gig at the Wells Fargo Center next door, so the parking lots were especially lively tonight.
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The teams!The teams!
Here’s a look at tonight’s teams. For the second straight match, Bruce Arena makes wholesale changes with 11 new players getting the call. Five of the team’s six roster additions start the match: Altidore, Bradley, Dempsey, Howard and Nagbe. Tournament regulations state that players added to the roster after the Group Stage must wear numbers 24 through 29.Here’s a look at tonight’s teams. For the second straight match, Bruce Arena makes wholesale changes with 11 new players getting the call. Five of the team’s six roster additions start the match: Altidore, Bradley, Dempsey, Howard and Nagbe. Tournament regulations state that players added to the roster after the Group Stage must wear numbers 24 through 29.
United StatesUnited States
XI: T Howard, O González, E Lichaj, M Hedges, J Morrow, M Bradley, D Nagbe, P Arriola, G Zardes, J Altidore, C DempseyXI: T Howard, O González, E Lichaj, M Hedges, J Morrow, M Bradley, D Nagbe, P Arriola, G Zardes, J Altidore, C Dempsey
Subs: J González, B Hamid, M Besler, J Villafaña, M Miazga, G Zusi, K Acosta, C Pontius, J Corona, D McCarty, J Morris, J AgudeloSubs: J González, B Hamid, M Besler, J Villafaña, M Miazga, G Zusi, K Acosta, C Pontius, J Corona, D McCarty, J Morris, J Agudelo
El SalvadorEl Salvador
XI: D Carrillo, I Mancia, H Romero, B Tamacas, D Cerén, A Larín, G Mayén, N Orellana, N Bonilla, D Pineda, R ZelayaXI: D Carrillo, I Mancia, H Romero, B Tamacas, D Cerén, A Larín, G Mayén, N Orellana, N Bonilla, D Pineda, R Zelaya
Subs: B Villalobos, O Arroyo, R Domínguez, M Molina, R Marroquin, R Menjívar, A Flores, V García, Ó Cerén, E Burgos, E Sánchez, H AlasSubs: B Villalobos, O Arroyo, R Domínguez, M Molina, R Marroquin, R Menjívar, A Flores, V García, Ó Cerén, E Burgos, E Sánchez, H Alas
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Hello and welcome to South Philadelphia and tonight’s Gold Cup quarter-final between the United States and El Salvador. Costa Rica has just seen off Panama in first match of tonight’s double-header, winning 1-0 on an Anibal Godoy own goal amid sweltering 87F conditions. They advance to face the winner of the forthcoming nightcap between the hosts and Los Cuscatlecos in Saturday’s semi-final in Arlington.Hello and welcome to South Philadelphia and tonight’s Gold Cup quarter-final between the United States and El Salvador. Costa Rica has just seen off Panama in first match of tonight’s double-header, winning 1-0 on an Anibal Godoy own goal amid sweltering 87F conditions. They advance to face the winner of the forthcoming nightcap between the hosts and Los Cuscatlecos in Saturday’s semi-final in Arlington.
Kickoff is just about 40 minutes away. We’ll be back with the teams shortly.Kickoff is just about 40 minutes away. We’ll be back with the teams shortly.
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Bryan will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s a look back at the United States’ group-stage finale against Nicaragua on Saturday.Bryan will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s a look back at the United States’ group-stage finale against Nicaragua on Saturday.