US edge past Haiti 2-1 to finish Gold Cup group stage with perfect record
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The United States closed out their CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Haiti on Sunday in Arlington, Texas, maintaining a perfect record despite an unconvincing performance.With earlier victories over Trinidad and Tobago and Saudi Arabia, Mauricio Pochettino's side had already secured a spot in the quarter-finals. Malik Tillman gave the hosts an early lead in the 10th minute, heading home a smart assist from Brenden Aaronson.However, a costly error by goalkeeper Matthew Freese gifted Haiti a shock equaliser just nine minutes later. Under little pressure, Freese misplaced a clearance directly to Louicius Don Deedson, who calmly finished to level the score.Although the US dominated possession, they struggled to unlock Haiti's organised defence. Relief finally came in the 75th minute when John Tolkin split the backline with a well-timed pass to Patrick Agyemang . The Charlotte FC forward rounded goalkeeper Johny Placide and slotted in the winner.Despite the shaky display, the US top Group D with three wins from three and now advance to the quarter-finals, where they will meet the runner-up from Group A - either Mexico or Costa Rica.
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