Saturday, May 28, 2016

U.S., Peru, Mexico warm up for Centenary Copa with wins (Reuters)

May 28, 2016; Kansas City, KS, USA; US Men's National Team midfielder Christian Pulisic (17) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half against Bolivia at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman/MLS/USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Teenage U.S. midfielder Christian Pulisic grabbed the headlines by scoring his first international goal in a 4-0 win over Bolivia while Mexico and Peru also enjoyed wins in Copa America warm-up matches on Saturday. The 17-year-old Pulisic came on as a substitute after 63 minutes and five minutes later slotted home the Americans' fourth goal from 12 yards after nice work from Darlington Nagbe. Gyasi Zardes scored once in each half and John Brooks got another against a poor Bolivia side who rarely threatened.


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