Os USA ended the group stage of the Concacaf League of Nations with victory this Monday. The North Americans, at the Orlando City Stadium, beat the El Salvador selection by 1-0, with a goal by Ricardo Pepi in the second half.
THREE POINTS IN ORLANDO!!!!
🇺🇸 USA 1 – 0 SLV 🇸🇻 pic.twitter.com/5UHrF5bFuk
— U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team (@USMNT) March 28, 2023
The team reached 10 points and secured the leadership of Group D of Serie A of the competition. Thus, it guaranteed a place in the semifinals of the tournament and in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. The United States will return to the field on April 19, for a friendly against Mexico.
The selection of El Salvador was in second place in the group, with five points. The position guarantees the team qualification for the Concacaf Gold Cup.
The only goal of Monday’s match came in the 16th minute of the second half. The Americans exchanged passes in their defense until Weston McKennie found a beautiful through ball for Ricardo Pepi. The young striker left in front of the goal and, with great class, dug over the goalkeeper.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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