Sporting KC winger Graham Zusi and the United States Men’s National Team claimed an emphatic 4-0 victory over Costa Rica on Tuesday in Group A of Copa America Centenario.
Zusi rounded out the scoring in the 87th minute at Soldier Field in Chicago, tallying his fifth U.S. goal in 37 international appearances. His club teammate Matt Besler was an unused substitute in Tuesday’s contest between CONCACAF rivals.
In desperate need of three points after a tournament-opening loss to Colombia, the U.S. exploded for a trio of goals in the first half, ultimately delivering Costa Rica its heaviest defeat since January 2014. Clint Dempsey, Jermaine Jones and Bobby Wood each found the back of the net before the break, while Zusi added a fourth after coming on in the 70th minute.
Jurgen Klinsmann’s side moves into the top two of Group A with its group stage finale on the horizon. The United States and Paraguay will meet at 6 p.m. Saturday with a spot in the Copa America Centenario quarterfinals up for grabs. The match will be televised live from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on FS1, Univision and Univision Deportes.
– Story from Sporting KC