Defending champions USA advanced to the semi-finals of the Gold Cup after seeing off Panama 2-1 on Saturday. Landon Donovan and Carlos Bocanegra got the goals for the US to set up a mouth watering clash with rivals Canada on Thursday for a place in the final.

Donovan slots home from the penalty spot for the game’s opener

Captain Carlos Bocanegra’s header off a free kick from DaMarcus Beasley

Perez’s consolation strike for Panama