The USA had already staked out a 2-0 lead over El Salvador when the game degenerated in the second half. In separate incidents in the penalty area, El Salvador defender Henry Romero bit JozyAltidore on the back of his left shoulder and twisted his nipple. Afterwards, another U.S. player said he too had been bitten.

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