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Matt Turner, USMNT Thrill Fans by Beating Canada in Penalty Shootout in Gold Cup QF

What a rollercoaster of emotions.

The United States National Team kept its hopes alive of defending its Gold Cup title Sunday night with a win over Canada at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, advancing to the semifinals of the competition.

And on a night where they had to win the game multiple times, the Americans needed a hero before the end of the night.

Enter Matt Turner.

The United States' No. 1 stepped up in the biggest moments, saving two huge penalties to start the shootout and giving his squad just enough breathing room to squeeze by, winning 3-2 on pens.