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The US players came out on to the pitch after the match at the Pedro Marrero stadium and applauded the Cuban fans in what coach Bob Bradley said was a spontaneous gesture of appreciation. "We've been treated very well here," he said.
The embargo meant there were almost no Americans in the stands, though a few brave souls came with faces obscured by sunglasses and bandannas to prevent retribution from the US government.
"The atmosphere was good. It was kind of like a carnival," said the US goalkeeper Tim Howard. "This is a fantastic place. They've given us nothing but love here."
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