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Lletget Provides Spark in Storybook Fashion as USMNT Beats Costa Rica

The U.S. men's national team endured a tale of two halves against Costa Rica Saturday, ultimately winning 2-0 after a pair of goals in the final 10 minutes from Sebastian Lletget and Paul Arriola.

A sluggish and disjointed first 45 minutes gave way to a more dominant second set, with the U.S. knocking on the door repeatedly before getting its deserved win. Nick Lima and Cristian Roldan each hit the post before Lletget came off the bench for his 80th-minute goal, which wound up being the game-winner. He then played provider in setting up Arriola eight minutes later, as the U.