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The U.S. men's national team fell 3-2 to Turkey in its final group stage match at SoFi Stadium. The result did not affect advancement, as the U.S. had already secured first place in Group D.
USA TodayThe U.S. men's national team lost 3-2 to Turkey on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in its final group stage match of the World Cup. Auston Trusty scored for the U.S. in the third minute. Turkey responded with goals from Arda Guler and Orkun Kokcu to take a 2-1 lead at halftime.
Second-half developments Sebastian Berhalter equalized early in the second half with a strike from the top of the box. Kaan Ayhan scored for Turkey with the final kick of the match to secure the 3-2 victory. The U.S. made a triple substitution in the 77th minute, bringing on Freeman, Zendejas and Dest.
Injury and next match Trusty left the field briefly after twisting his ankle but returned to play. The U.S. will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday, July 1, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The U.S. finished group play with a 2-0-0 record and six points.
Turkey was eliminated after finishing with zero points. >"Turkey has won this game with the last kick!!
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Al JazeeraSouth Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and will face Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles. Coach Hugo Broos called the qualification a historic achievement after earlier group losses and a draw.
The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a left forearm injury. The team recalled infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from Triple-A Worcester to fill the roster spot.