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Weston McKennie produces key moment as USA book their place in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-final

Leeds United midfielder Weston McKennie set-up Ricardo Pepi's winning goal for the United States in a 1-0 win over El Salvador in Orlando.

USA booked their place in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals by extending their unbeaten run in the competition to four games.

Gio Reyna twice came close either side of half-time. His first strike had El Salvador goalkeeper Mario Martinez scrambling to palm the ball behind, while his second came crashing off the inside of the near post.

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Just past the hour, McKennie produced a lasered 40-yard pass to unlock the opposing defence and send substitute Pepi one-on-one with Martinez.

Pepi applied a deft finish over Martinez to notch his third goal in two games, and inspire USA to back-to-back victories during the current international break.

McKennie's fellow Leeds teammate Brenden Aaronson was called upon in the second half and replaced Alejandro Zendejas from the bench on the hour-mark.

USA have now collected three wins from four in the CONCACAF Nations League, and sit five points clear at the top of Group D ahead of El Salvador and Grenada respectively.

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