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U.S. Team Advances to World Cup Round of 16 After 2-0 Win
The team recorded three wins and ten goals in four games. A player received a red card and will miss the next match.
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The team secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, advancing to the round of 16 for only the second time in its World Cup history. The match ended with ten players after one received a red card in the 64th minute. The team protected a one-goal lead for the final 30 minutes.
A goal scored late in the first half gave the team a 1-0 lead.
A free kick in the 82nd minute extended the margin to 2-0. One player suffered a foot injury during the match but continued after changing footwear. The team maintained possession and created scoring chances while playing short-handed.
The team will face Belgium on Monday in Seattle.
Its leading scorer will be unavailable due to suspension. Other players are expected to fill the forward position. The team has recorded three wins and ten goals in four games, the most in a single tournament for this side.
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