Gold Cup: Costa Rica 0 - 2 USA

Finally it gets serious.  After a sloppy, unimpressive group stage (still good enough for a first place finish), we looked pretty bad against an overmatched El Salvador, who bit off more than they could chew, as it were, and the US progressed in the quarters.  The semi against CR was a well played contest, with both teams looking reasonably sharp.  CR's injury woes put them at a severe disadvantage, and the US took the game to them.  The crosses coming in from Villafana and Arriola could have been better, but for the most part it was only disciplined defense that kept the score respectable.  If we play this well against Mexico on Wednesday (I think everyone expects them to progress against Jamaica tomorrow), we have a good chance to hoist the trophy.