USA inch closer to Qatar after workmanlike win over El Salvador

• Robinson's 52nd-minute goal lifts US to 1-0 win over El Salvador
• Americans remain in qualifying position with five matches left
• Canada remain top of Concacaf after 2-0 win over Honduras

Antonee Robinson broke through a freeze in the air and the US offense, scoring a big goal in the 52nd minute that lifted the Americans over El Salvador 1-0 on Thursday night and kept them on track for a return to the World Cup.

The narrow victory on a 29F night that tied the record low temperature for a home American qualifier boosted the US to 18 points with five games left.