KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Gregg Berhalter praised the United States' reserve-laden side for digging in to secure a 1-0 win over Panama in the Gold Cup on Wednesday, one that secured it the top spot in Group D.
With both sides having already booked spots in the quarterfinals, the two managers opted to field teams comprised of backups, with Berhalter changing all 11 players from the team that defeated Trinidad and Tobago 6-0 four days ago.
While the game was scrappy, the U.S. was in control most of the way, and finally made its breakthrough in the 66th minute.