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United States 4 Guatemala 0: Klinsmann's men win comfortably

United States completed their CONCACAF Gold Cup preparations with a solid 4-0 win over Guatemala on Friday.

An own goal from Carlos Castrillo, Timmy Chandler's first strike at international level, a Clint Dempsey penalty and Chris Wondolowski goal helped Jurgen Klinsmann's men to their win at LP Field.

It marked USA's fourth straight victory, taking ideal form into their Gold Cup opener against Honduras on Tuesday.

Klinsmann's side looked particularly dangerous when using their width, although they did miss a first-half penalty through Jozy Altidore.

That side would help create USA's first good chance as Altidore was brought down inside the area after a cross from Fabian Johnson.

But Altidore's 18th-minute penalty was kept out as Paula Motta guessed correctly, diving to his right to save the spot-kick.

Bradley was brought down in the area by Castrillo and this time Dempsey stepped up, his delightful 'panenka' making it 3-0 in the 72nd minute.

Wondolowski added USA's fourth thanks to Gyasi Zardes, who did the hard work down the left before his pass set up the San Jose Earthquakes man for a simple tap in.