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Joel Campbell scores twice as Costa Rica thrash United States

Costa Rica thrashed the U.S. 4-0 on Tuesday night, handing Jurgen Klinsmann's team its second World Cup qualifying loss in a row following Friday's 2-1 defeat by Mexico.

Goals from Johan Venegas, Christian Bolanos and a brace from Joel Campbell leaves the U.S. bottom of the qualifying table and on the outside looking in for making the World Cup in 2018.

Brad Guzan, starting in goal for the injured Tim Howard, was immediately called into action early in the match. Johan Venegas beat John Brooks in the penalty area but Guzan went to ground and blocked his close-range shot to safety.