In a thrilling Gold Cup quarterfinal, the United States overcame Costa Rica in a penalty shootout, thanks largely to goalkeeper Matt Freese's three crucial saves. After falling behind 1-0 early in the match, the U.S. mounted a comeback, equalizing just before half-time and later taking a 2-1 lead. Costa Rica responded to level the score at 2-2, forcing penalties. Freese's impressive performance helped the U.S. secure a 4-3 victory in the shootout, setting them up for the semifinals against Guatemala.
Freese's heroics in the penalty shootout solidified his place as a key player for the USMNT, leading to discussions about his starting role moving forward.
The match saw dramatic twists, with key moments shifting the momentum as the U.S. fought back to equalize and then win in penalties.
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