The USA vs Guatemala matchup on Wednesday proved to be a thriller for the hosts after Diego Luna led the Americans to victory.
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USA VS GUATEMALA MATCHUP SEES LUNA POWER HOSTS, EYES 8TH GOLD CUP TROPHY
The USA vs Guatemala matchup saw Luna power the hosts to a 2-1 victory and resume their quest for an eighth Gold Cup trophy.
Furthermore, the 21-year-old winger converted a left-foot shot for his opening goal in the fourth minute to give the Americans the early lead.
Moreover, the Real Salt Lake star completed his first international brace in the 15th minute for the 2-0 US lead.
Teenager Olger Escobar prevented a shutout from Guatemala after slid a shot from inside the area in the 80th minute for the final score.
Incidentally, Luna’s brace also completed his third goal in two matches in the tournament.
The USMNT will seek their eighth Gold Cup title after last winning it in 2021.
LUNA CONTINUES TO GET MORE CONFIDENCE FROM NEW COACH POCHETTINO
Luna continues to get more confidence from new USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Moreover, the 5-foot-8 California native has gone a long way.
Furthermore, he thrived on shoulder-dropping antics after he celebrated his second goal.
“It’s just finding the rhythm and being able to get the freedom from the coaching staff and the team,” Luna said after the match.
“(Knowing) that they’re going to have my back and the trust of the defensive responsibilities, allows me to do what I do on the ball,” he added.
‘GUATEMALTECOS’ ARE VISITORS BUT NOT OUTNUMBERED AMONG CROWD SUPPORT
The US may be the hosts for this Gold Cup but Guatemala, through its “Guatemaltecos,” were not outnumbered.
Furthermore, the visitors were energized by their 20,000 pro-Guatemala fans at the Energizer Park in St. Louis.
Moreover, the Los Chapines made their first Gold Cup semifinal stint in 29 years worth the run.
Oregon-born Guatemala striker Rubio Rubin gave the USMNT all they could handle.
He dazzled the crowd with his aggressive moves near the box multiple times.
The USMNT will next take on Mexico in the final.
The Mexicans posted a 1-0 win over Honduras in the other semifinal also Wednesday.
