USMNT beats Bosnia 2-0 to reach World Cup round of 16; Balogun scores but receives controversial red card
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Paul Tenorio, Henry Bushnell, Tom Bogert
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The USMNT defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the World Cup round of 16, marking just the second knockout-stage win in team history. Star striker Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal just before halftime but was controversially sent off in the second half after a VAR review for stomping on an opponent's ankle. The win was historic but tempered by Balogun's red card, which could impact the team's chances in the next round.
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· 3 pulledBalogun put the U.S. ahead with a goal on the brink of halftime, and ignited a star-spangled crowd that had grown agitated as the game droned on at 0-0.
The U.S. men's national soccer team charged into the World Cup's round of 16 by beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, but suffered a devastating blow when star striker Folarin Balogun was shown a red card.
In a tight, tense knockout match, with tens of millions of people watching across America, Balogun starred yet again.
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