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After a dreadful 2-0 defeat to the same opponents on Friday,
the United States would have been on the verge of elimination
from qualifying with another defeat on Tuesday.
Reflecting the growing unease among fans, a plane flew over the
stadium in Columbus, Ohio prior to the match with a banner
reading: “#FIREKLINSMANN HE'S A TINY LITTLE BIT BEHIND.”
Clint Dempsey and Geoff Cameron scored first-half goals to
settle United States' nerves, before Graham Zusi and Jozy
Altidore made it 4-0 after the break.
The win moved the United States onto seven points from four
games, three behind leaders Trinidad and Tobago. Guatemala are
third on six points with St Vincent propping up the group with
four straight defeats.
The two remaining group games will be played in September.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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