U.S. Men's Soccer Advances to World Cup Round of 16 After 2-0 Victory Over Bosnia-Herzegovina
The United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in Santa Clara, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 despite playing most of the second half with ten men after a red card.
The United States men's national team moved into the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California. Forward Folarin Balogun was sent off in the 61st minute after a VAR review, leaving the U.S. with ten players for the remainder of the match. Bosnia failed to capitalize on the numerical advantage, and the game remained largely defensive.
Malik Tillman scored the second goal in the 82nd minute with a free kick that curled over the wall and into the corner of the net. Tillman said he had practiced the technique in training and was pleased it resulted in a goal.
Chris Richards, who contributed to the team's defensive effort, said the squad is proving doubters wrong on a game-by-game basis. Defender Tim Ream added that the team's focus on collective defensive responsibility helped secure the win.
The United States will face Belgium in Seattle in the next round, while Bosnia is eliminated from the tournament.
