(Reuters) - Christian Pulisic pulled the strings and Jozy Altidore grabbed a brace as the United States overran Panama 4-0 in Orlando on Friday to leave them on the verge of automatic qualification for next year's World Cup finals in Russia. The victory lifted the United States into third place in the six-team CONCACAF group, above Panama, who started the day a point ahead of them. Mexico came from behind to beat the already eliminated Trinidad and Tobago 3-1 at home on Friday. Pulisic got the United States' opener after eight minutes when he sprinted free of the defence and slotted the ball home from a tight angle after rounding the goalkeeper. The United States should have scored more but profligate finishing and a fine performance from Penedo kept the score down.

Source: The Star October 07, 2017 03:15 UTC