"It's an amazing feeling" Dest on scoring a curling shot for USA in WC qualifier

Tim Weah scored on a shot that deflected off the goalkeeper in the 66th minute after Sergino Dest started the comeback from a first-minute deficit, and the United States rallied past Costa Rica 2-1 on Wednesday night to ease pressure as World Cup qualifying neared the halfway point.

Goalkeeper Zack Steffen, one of nine new starters inserted by coach Gregg Berhalter following Sunday’s dismal 1-0 loss at Panama, made a costly headed clearance that led to Keysher Fuller’s goal 60 seconds in, the fastest goal conceded by the U.S. in 23 years.

Dest, another new starter by his rotation-emphasizing coach, tied it in the 25th minute when he curled a shot past Keylor Navas.

Navas, one of the world’s top goalkeepers, strained an adductor muscle and was replaced by Leonel Moreiera at the start of the second half.

Weah, a son of Liberia President and former FIFA Player of the Year George Weah, wasn’t in the original starting lineup but was announced just before kickoff in place of Paul Arriola, who injuired his right groin. He tied it when Weston McKennie passed to Dest, who dished to Weah. His 10-yard shot from an angle bounced off a diving Moreira and inside the near post.

Weah was originally credited with a goal, but it was changed to an own goal by Moreira.

The U.S. has 11 points after six of 14 matches, with its three toughest games still ahead - at home against Mexico on Nov. 12 plus away matches at Mexico and Costa Rica.