Patrick Agyemang scores USMNT victory that secures top spot in CONCACAF Gold Cup group
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Using largely a B team in the tournament, the Americans already had clinched a spot in the quarterfinals next weekend against Mexico or Costa Rica, who played late Sunday night in Las Vegas.
Haiti finished third on goal difference ahead of Trinidad and Tobago, which was eliminated when it wasted a lead in a 1-1 draw as the Saudis.
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In front of a sparse crowd at the 80,000-seat home of the NFL's Cowboys, one of the World Cup venues, Tillman scored his third goal of the tournament when he headed the ball inside the far post from Brenden Aaronson's cross in the 10th minute.
Freese blundered when took a back pass from Tim Ream and tried to play the ball to Tolkin with left foot. The ball went straight to Don Deedson, who took a touch and scored inside the far post.
American midfielder Tyler Adams started after being slowed by turf toe, among four changes by
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