Diego Luna's exceptional performance propelled the U.S. men's national team into the Gold Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Guatemala. Luna scored two goals during the semifinal, continuing to impress throughout the tournament despite many first-choice players being unavailable. His contributions included two assists in a tournament-opening victory against Trinidad & Tobago and a crucial goal against Costa Rica. The semifinal also marked Guatemala's first appearance in nearly 30 years, significantly impacting fan dynamics as U.S. players faced an overwhelmingly supportive Guatemalan crowd at Energizer Stadium.
"Individually, of course, it comes with the excitement and people praising you, but I think the coolest thing is that we're into the final, and the team held off that [2-1] win, and that's all that matters."
"His two assists in the tournament-opening 5-0 victory over Trinidad & Tobago got the U.S. off to a near-perfect start."
"With Guatemala playing in its first Gold Cup semifinal in almost 30 years, fans of Los Chapines swarmed Energizer Stadium, leaving the U.S. taking on the unexpected role of visitor in its own country."
"Fans from Central American countries are willing to travel great distances to see their team, especially with a spot in a Gold Cup final on the line."
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