Diego Luna's Double Sends U.S. to Gold Cup Final
The United States secured a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Guatemala. Diego Luna was the standout player, scoring twice in the first half. Despite a late effort from Guatemala's Olger Escobar, the U.S. team held on to win the match.
The United States advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final, triumphing over Guatemala with a 2-1 victory at Energizer Park in St. Louis on Wednesday. The victory was powered by a spectacular first-half performance from Diego Luna.
Luna opened the scoring just four minutes in, swiftly converting a rebound after Guatemala's goalkeeper, Kenderson Navarro, deflected a shot from Luca de la Torre into Luna's path. The U.S. midfielder doubled the lead in the 15th minute with a powerful low shot from just outside the box, following a display of agile footwork.
Despite an intensified effort by Guatemala, Olger Escobar managed to score a consolation goal in the 80th minute with a precise strike past U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese. However, the Guatemalan side could not find an equalizer, leaving the U.S. to celebrate their advancement to the final.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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