🎥 Luna bags his first to pull the US level vs Costa Rica | OneFootball

Diego Luna is a man in focus in recent months for club and country after his steady rise in MLS with Real Salt Lake.

The 21-year-old influential midfielder not only has become a key cog in the wheel at America First Field, but his domestic form has justifiably brought him into the national team fold.

And now, his dogged determination has paid off this evening after the diminutive play-maker bagged his first strike for the US at a critical point during their Gold Cup quarter-final clash against Costa Rica.

After going a goal down thanks to a converted penalty from Francisco Calvo and a missed penalty at the other end from Malik Tillman, Luna popped up to restore parity, with his effort getting a little bit of help with a deflection to fool Keylor Navas.

In the aftermath of Canada being ousted from the competition during a shock loss against Guatemala, Luna's strike could offer a springboard for the Stars and Stripes to take another step to their first major honor under Poch.

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