Goalkeeper Matt Freese was the hero as the United States defeated Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday.

Freese made three saves in the shoot-out after the game finished 2-2 at the end of regulation to send US manager Mauricio Pochettino’s side into a semi-final meeting against Guatemala.

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