The United States' World Cup 2018 qualification hopes were given a significant boost Tuesday as the men's national team moved up to second in CONCACAF Group C with a 4-0 win over Guatemala in Columbus, Ohio.
Clint Dempsey settled U.S. fans' nerves early in the encounter when he drilled a goal into the bottom corner from the edge of the box at Mapfre Stadium. Geoff Cameron provided a cushion with a well-taken header before Graham Zusi and Jozy Altidore wrapped up a comfortable win in the second half.
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Under-fire USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann made five changes to the lineup after a 2-0 loss in the Guatemalan capital on Friday, knowing a positive result was vital to his side's hopes of reaching the fifth "Hexagonal" round of qualifying.