The United States defeated Guatemala 2-1 thanks to Diego Luna's early goals, scoring in the fourth and 15th minutes. Luna capitalized on a goalkeeper error for the first goal and showcased his dribbling skills for the second. Guatemala's Olger Escobar scored late in the match, but the U.S. held on for victory. The U.S. advanced to the Gold Cup final for the 13th time, seeking their eighth title against either Mexico or Honduras. Notably, Guatemala struggled to convert their chances despite outshooting the U.S. in the first half's later stages.
Luna's first goal came in the fourth minute after reacting quickly to a spilled shot, scoring with his left foot over the goalkeeper's hand.
Diego Luna scored his second goal in the 15th minute after dribbling past a defender and placing the ball inside the near post.
The U.S. team overcame a challenging performance by Guatemala, who outshot them in the latter stages of the first half with 13 attempts.
The U.S. team is set to face either Mexico or Honduras in the upcoming Gold Cup final, marking their 13th final appearance.
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