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U.S. deal with nipple twisting and biting in Gold Cup win over El Salvador

PHILADELPHIA - Just call it "50 Shades of Soccer." Wednesday's Gold Cup quarterfinal between the U.S. and El Salvador had just about everything. There was biting, nipple twisting, oh, and a couple of U.S. goals in a 2-0 win for the home side.

Yep, just another night in CONCACAF.

Jozy Altidore was the recipient of most of the unwanted advances, including a bite from El Salvador defender Henry Romero in the 59th minute. Romero later twisted Altidore's nipple and both actions had the effect of incapacitating the U.S. forward for a few seconds.

To cap off the evening, U.