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US Soccer Advances to World Cup Round of 16 Despite Controversial Red Card for Balogun
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First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago
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The US national soccer team defeated Bosnia 2-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16, despite striker Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card. Balogun scored but was sent off after a VAR review, missing the next match against Belgium. The US secured their first knockout win since 2002 and now aim for back-to-back wins under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
- 01US beats Bosnia 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16.
- 02Folarin Balogun scores third goal but receives controversial red card.
- 03Balogun will miss quarterfinal against Belgium due to suspension.
- 04Critics compare Balogun’s red card to Messi’s unpunished foul.
- 05US achieves first knockout win since 2002, breaking European winless streak.
- 06Malik Tillman scores decisive free-kick goal in 82nd minute.
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