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During the second half, United States got the possession of the ball, playing horizontally the US did not found any spaces on the Colombian defense, who were superb during the whole game only letting the USA shot from outside the box without any danger.
Dempsey’s contribution to the victory over Costa Rica wasn’t limited to his milestone goal, however.
Coutinho scored in the 14th and 29th minutes to build a 2-0 lead, then added a goal on a 20-yard drive in the second minute of second-half stoppage time.
Colombia booked a quarterfinal spot in the competition following their 2-1 win over Paraguay at the Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium on Tuesday night. A win and they’re in, a loss, and they’re out.
The Americans have no chance to overtake Colombia for first place in Group A, so their motivation to win may not be as strong as it was prior to taking on Costa Rica.
Klinsmann’s faith was rewarded with a superb first half display from his team.
Brazil will top Group B with victory against Peru, so finishing first in their own pool is a prize worth pursuing for Colombia as it would likely see them avoid a tie against Dunga’s men.
These teams have met six times with each side managing two wins apiece and two draws. Expect Paraguay to be desperate from the first minute on Saturday since they know that nothing but their best effort of the tournament will get them past the US and into next week’s quarterfinals.
“You want your players to go through that and go in there with a big chest and take the game to Paraguay and respect them with all the strengths they have, but also kind of showing them that we are able to play these kind of games”.
Los Cafeteros have only one Copa America title, which came in 2001 on home soil.
The loss to Colombia ramped up criticism of Klinsmann, who said last month the Copa goal for the Americans was the semifinals.
Paraguay meanwhile continues to stumble, conceding two early goals against Colombia in the second game of the group stage. Opportunities for Paraguay to strike will be there if the Americans don’t play disciplined ball for the full 90 in this one.
The USA have reached the Copa America quarter-finals only once before, back in 1995 when they eventually ended at the fourth place.
Although James Rodriguez still has an injured shoulder, it didn’t prevent him from lifting Colombia into the Copa America quarterfinals.
The USA converted each of their first four shots on target in the game against Costa Rica.