The United States again fought through a less-than-convincing performance to best a weaker opponent with a 2-0 win over El Salvador in a Gold Cup quarterfinal in Philadelphia.
Positives
The Americans managed to keep their cool and fight through the scandalously physical game played by the Salvadorans. Doubling down on the opening goal put them in position to manage the rest of the game and book a place in the semifinal. Both full-backs made their marks on the match, pushing into the attack or providing penetrating possession up the wing.
Negatives
Again, the U.