Tuesday, March 29, 2016

U.S. grab key win over Guatemala (Reuters)

United States midfielder Graham Zusi (19) shoots the ball and scores his goal while Guatemala goalkeeper Paulo Motta (12) and defender Carlos Castrillo (13) defend in the second half of the game during the semifinal round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer tournament at MAPFRE Stadium. Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - The United States earned a crucial 4-0 win over Guatemala on Tuesday that saved their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign and took some pressure off coach Jurgen Klinsmann. After a dreadful 2-0 defeat to the same opponents on Friday, the United States would have been on the verge of elimination from qualifying with another defeat on Tuesday. Reflecting the growing unease among fans, a plane flew over the stadium in Columbus, Ohio prior to the match with a banner reading: “#FIREKLINSMANN HE'S A TINY LITTLE BIT BEHIND. ...


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