In a nail-biting quarter-final match, the United States defeated Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw, thanks to Matt Freese's crucial saves. Costa Rica initially led with a penalty from Francisco Calvo, but the USA equalized before taking the lead. Despite a late equalization from Alonso Martinez, the match ended in a shootout where Freese made three key saves, allowing the USA to advance to their 13th consecutive Gold Cup semi-final. They will face Guatemala next after their victory over Canada in their quarter-final match.
Matt Freese's outstanding performance in goal during the penalty shootout secured the USA's place in the Gold Cup semi-finals, marking their 13th consecutive appearance at this stage.
Costa Rica initially took the lead thanks to a penalty from Francisco Calvo, but the USA responded well, fighting back to take the match to penalties.
The match saw critical moments where the USA redeemed themselves, particularly through Arfsten, who played a crucial role in their goals and overall attack.
Three key penalty saves from Freese in sudden death demonstrated his goalkeeping prowess, showcasing the USA's strength in high-pressure situations.
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