Antonee Robinson goal lifts US over El Salvador in World Cup qualifier

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Antonee Robinson somersaulted a struggling United States into a strong position in World Cup qualifying, just like he did in September.

And when he broke through the freeze in the air and the offense, he celebrated with not a single handstand but a double.

"We’re definitely one step closer," Robinson said after his 52nd-minute goal lifted the U.S. over El Salvador 1-0 on Thursday night to keep the Americans on track for a World Cup return. "It wasn’t the prettiest game."

But his goal celebration on a 29-degree night was a showpiece worthy of a gymnast: a forward flip into a backward spring.

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United States' Antonee Robinson (5) celebrates his goal with Weston McKennie (8) and Chris Richards (15) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match against El Salvador, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

"It's just one of those muscle-memory things. I've been doing it since I was a kid," he said.

Robinson followed by grabbing his hamstring and then feigned a stiff-legged walk.

"He kind of scared me because I thought he pulled his hammy," Tim Weah said.

No worries. Robinson was mimicking a Kenyan player he saw while playing for Everton's youth team as a teenager in Africa.

"My friend's been on me for weeks to do that celebration, so I had to pull it out," Robinson said. "Didn't tell anyone, so there were a few people scared. It's all part of the fun of enjoying the game."

The U.S. has 18 points with five qualifiers left, one point behind Canada. Mexico has 17, followed by Panama (14), Costa Rica (12), Jamaica