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Copa America: USA secures quarterfinal berth with 1-0 win over Paraguay

Big win for USMNT. And for Copa America - which still has its host nation in the tournament heading into the knockout rounds.

The United States Men's National Team is through to the Copa America Centenario quarterfinals after beating Paraguay, 1-0, in Philadelphia.

Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann confounded his critics by naming the same USMNT starting lineup for the third consecutive game. His decision was rewarded in the 27th minute by Clint Dempsey's 51st international goal.

It was a confident left-footed strike that nutmegged Fabian Balbuena and bulleted past 'keeper Justo Villar.