The USA was able to grind out a 2-1 victory, but couldn't avoid several players getting suspended.
An action-packed quarterfinal featuring player ejections, coach ejections, and seemingly never-ending waves of Ecuador attacks, ended with the United States Men's National Team defeating Ecuador 2-1.
The match began slowly with both teams looking to get into a rhythm, but struggling to connect passes in the attacking third.
During the opening stages the U.S. started playing hopeful long balls, but by the 15th minute the team was holding possession well.
Clint Dempsey broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute with an exquisite header.