U.S. Survives to Secure Draw
- Updated: March 28, 2017
Clint Dempsey scored for the second straight game to help the United States secure a 1-1 draw to Panama at Estadio Rommel Fernández in Tuesday’s World Cup Qualifier.
Dempsey tallied in the 39th minute when he converted a pass set up by Christian Pusilic, who fought off two defenders in the build up.
CAPTAIN TO THE RESCUE! @clint_dempsey gives @ussoccer the lead. #WCQ https://t.co/hAeUElmcut
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) March 29, 2017
But any hopes of taking the lead into the break was disrupted by a 42nd minute Gabriel Gomez goal.
Pulisic nearly put the guests back on top in the 51st minute when he volleyed a Jorge Villafana cross goalward before it was acrobatically denied by goalkeeper Jaime Penedo.
Tim Howard made a strong save himself in the 59th minute when he denied a point-blank hit from Luis Tejada.
Attleboro, Mass. native Geoff Cameron did not see action due to a quad strain suffered in Friday’s Qualifier vs. Honduras.
The U.S. will resume Qualifying on Jun. 8 at home against Trinidad & Tobago at a venue to be determined.
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