Malik Tillman goes to take the USMNT first corner of the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
Santa Clara, CA– It wasn’t perfect, and now it might come with a suspension for the United States top goalscorer, Folarin Balogun, but the USMNT has won a knockout game in the World Cup for the first time since 2002, and only the second time ever. It didn’t come without controversy, as the USMNT’s goalscorer was sent off on a questionable VAR call. The United States persevered, however. It was the USA that found the back of the net after the red card. Malik Tillman got his free kick up and over the wall and into the back of the net, sealing a hard-fought 2-0 win. Here are the photos from the historic knock-out win.
Folarin Balogun hits a shot that ends up in the back of the net, but he was called offside. Photo Credit: Spencer BaldwinFolarin Balogun shows his frustration at not being on the receiving end of some calls from the referee. This was a common theme for Balogun in this match. Photo Credit: Spencer BaldwinFolarin Balogun celebrates his opening goal against Bosnia. Photo Credit: Spencer BaldwinFolarin Balogun receives a red card after a VAR check. A big turning point in the match. Photo Credit: Spencer BaldwinMalik Tillman hits this free kick up and over the wall, beating the Bosnia keeper, and giving the USA a 2-0 lead late. Photo Credit: Spencer BaldwinThe USMNT celebrates taking a 2-0 lead against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photo Credit: Spencer BaldwinMatt Freese shows all the emotion after the USMNT beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32. Photo Credit: Spencer BaldwinWeston McKennie and Sebastian Berhalter celebrate a win with the crowd in Santa Clara. Photo Credit: Spencer Baldwin
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