The 10 man USA eliminates Bosnia to go to the round of 16 and maintains the World Cup dream.

Despite playing with ten men in the closing stages following Folarin Balogun's dismissal, the co-hosts defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to the World Cup Round of 16 thanks to a spectacular late free-kick from Malik Tillman.Despite playing the last stages with ten men, the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to secure a spot in the round of 16 and keep their World Cup dream alive. Folarin Balogun gave the co-hosts the lead before being sent off, but Malik Tillman's incredible late free kick sealed the victory as the Americans persevered to win the match.

The triumph maintains aspirations of matching or surpassing their historic run to the quarterfinals in 2002 alive and advances the Americans to the Round of 16, where Belgium will be waiting in Seattle on July 6.The home fans cheered the co-hosts over the finish line as Matt Freese recorded his second clean sheet of the tournament with three saves. For the first time, Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in the World Cup knockout stage and got off to a great start. The visitors attempted to grab the lead from an early corner, forcing Freese to make consecutive saves from Ermedin Demirovic and Kerim Alajbegovic.Over time, the Americans became more comfortable with the game and started to control possession. In the 78th minute, Christian Pulisic believed he had broken the impasse, but the attempt was disallowed for offside. Prior to that, in first-half stoppage time, the hosts had finally applied pressure.

The ball ricocheted off Tarik Muharemovic and into Balogun's path due to a defensive error. The striker responded fastest, halting, moving onto his left foot, and neatly sliding the ball through the goalkeeper's legs for his third goal of the competition. Shortly after, Balogun slammed Sergino Dest's pass against the crossbar, nearly doubling the lead.Over time, the Americans became more comfortable with the game and started to control possession. In the 78th minute, Christian Pulisic believed he had broken the impasse, but the attempt was disallowed for offside. Prior to that, in first-half stoppage time, the hosts had finally applied pressure.

The ball ricocheted off Tarik Muharemovic and into Balogun's path due to a defensive error. The striker responded fastest, halting, moving onto his left foot, and neatly sliding the ball through the goalkeeper's legs for his third goal of the competition. Shortly after, Balogun slammed Sergino Dest's pass against the crossbar, nearly doubling the lead.