Matthew Hoppe’s 83rd-minute goal and Matt Turner’s five saves took the United States to a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in Arlington, Texas on Sunday to advance to the Gold Cup semi-finals. of CONCACAF.
The United States will face Qatar in Austin, Texas on Thursday. Mexico and Canada meet in the other semi-final Thursday in Houston. The final will take place on August 1 in Las Vegas.
Hoppe received a cross from the left flank from Cristian Roldan for the winner.
Goalkeeper Andre Blake came off his line but the ball was over his outstretched hand and went to Hoppe inside the goal area for a header and his first American goal in his third game.
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The United States have reached the semi-finals in 15 of 16 Gold Cups and have advanced to the final 11 times, winning six, just behind Mexico’s eight titles.
Jamaica were looking for their fourth straight semi-final appearance and started strong, as evidenced by their 5-1 advantage in shots on goal in 45 minutes.
Turner’s best save came in the 39th minute when he fully stretched to fend off a 20-yard strike from Junior Flemmings.
Jamaica showed their intention from the opening kick-off when they pushed defender James Sands to a deep turnaround on the American side, but Bobby Decordova-Reid was offside to cancel his shot on Turner at just 15 seconds of the match.
Alvas Powell tested Turner in the 14th minute with a long-range try before the Americans finally forced Blake, who plays for Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer, to get to work eight minutes later.
A stray ball fell on Hoppe for a strong volley that forced a diving save from Blake, who made four saves.
The USMNT found the rhythm early in the second half and Hoppe pulled off another volley in the 47th minute. Gyasi Zardes in the 65th minute, two minutes into the game, tore a 25 yards that Blake was able to control.
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