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US Gets Past Costa Rica in Gold Cup Quarterfinals on Penalty Kicks
- The United States defeated Costa Rica in a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals match in Minneapolis on June 29, 2025, advancing after a penalty shootout.
- This win followed a 2-2 draw in regulation, marked by goals from Diego Luna and Max Arfsten for the U.S. and a late equalizer from Alonso Martinez for Costa Rica.
- Matt Freese, the U.S. goalkeeper, made three crucial saves in the shootout, while Damion Downs scored the decisive penalty in the sixth round amid intensified player altercations during the match.
- Freese stated 'I want another' after his first two saves and expressed gratitude for helping his team, while coach Mauricio Pochettino praised his players for showing great character.
- The victory sent the U.S. to the semifinals in St. Louis on Wednesday, where they will face a Cinderella-side Guatemala, who upset Canada in the quarterfinals.
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