Matt Turner stopped two penalty kicks, and the Americans beat Canada 3\u002D2 in the shootout after a 2\u002D2 draw for a berth in Gold Cup semifinal.
Turner stopped Vitoria’s opening penalty kick with his right hand when Vitoria shot down the middle, as he did in regulation. Vazquez skied his attempt over the crossbar and Turner dived left to bat away Liam Fraser’s attempt.“He’s a really settling force at the back for the U.S.,” Canada coach John Herdman said. “He’s got wonderful feet. His game management is very good, and he can save penalties.”“There were bright spots from this Gold Cup and we were able to test our 2026 talent pool.
Vitoria said the Canadian side was “gutted” with the loss, knowing it was about six minutes away from pulling off the upset before surrendering an own goal. “Once you go to penalties the ball can bounce any way, but everybody was convinced, everybody gave it our all. And when you give your all there’s not much more to take from it.Article content
“It’s unlucky for us it didn’t fall our way,” said St. Clair, who felt his team improved as the tournament progressed despite the absence of several key stars.The Americans have reached 12 straight Gold Cup semifinals. Going to a shootout for the first time since losing to Panama in the 2015 Gold Cup third-place game, the Americans improved to 5-4 in games decided by penalty kicks, including 5-2 in competitive matches. They had not won a shootout since beating Panama in the 2005 Gold Cup final.
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