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United States advances to Gold Cup semifinals behind Matthew Hoppe's goal

Matthew Hoppe's 83rd minute goal and five saves by Matt Turner lifted the United States to a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

The U.S. will play Qatar in Austin, Texas, on Thursday. Mexico and Canada meet in the other semifinal on Thursday in Houston. The final is Aug. 1 in Las Vegas.

Hoppe was the recipient of a cross from the left flank by Cristian Roldan for the winner.