WATCH: USA nears Copa America quarterfinals thanks to Dempsey strike

A good first half for the U.S. became great with 'Deuce' bagging a goal

The U.S. men's national team got off to a flying start against Paraguay on Saturday in Copa America action in a match that would decide both teams' fate in the competition.

Before the match was even a half hour in, Clint Dempsey bagged the opener on the counter, finishing a great pass from Gyasi Zardes for the 1-0 lead. Check it out.

Gyasi Zardes --> Clint Dempsey --> GOAL, #USMNT. #USAvPAR#MyCopaColorshttps://t.co/aumNF2kGgS

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 11, 2016

What a pass from Zardes, and Dempsey rarely misses from there.

Remember -- the U.S. needs just a draw to advance. So far, so good.

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