The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium

The USA won their first World Cup elimination game since 2002, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 with goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman, and will face Belgium in the next round. The post The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium

SANTA CLARA, California (CNN) — It’s a historic win – the first time the USA has advanced past the first knockout game since 2002 and only the second World Cup elimination game victory in American men’s soccer history. It’s the first win for the USA over a European opponent since they last beat Bosnia in December 2021 – a run of 12 games.

US striker Folarin Balogun celebrates his first-half goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Credit: Martin Meissner / AP via CNN Newsource

Folarin Balogun’s shot and a freekick from Malik Tillman gave the USA a 2-0 lead over Bosnia and Herzegovina late in the second half. Balogun received a straight red card for a tackle that was deemed to be dangerous play. The USA played with 10 men for the rest of the game and he’ll be suspended for the next match.

Folarin Balogun just misses his second goal of the match. Credit: Michael Steele / Getty Images via CNN Newsource

Team USA plays Belgium in the next round.

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