United States beats Guatemala 1-0 in WC qualifier

Published Aug. 28, 2008 11:34 p.m. ET

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Carlos Bocanegra scored on a header in the 69th minute, and the United States escaped from Guatemala with a 1-0 victory Wednesday in the semifinal round of World Cup qualifying.

Unmarked about 3 yards from the goal, the U.S. captain headed in second-half substitute DaMarcus Beasley's corner for his 10th goal in 59 international appearances.