the
atmosphere was just amazing, Paula, and these fans are just so excited about
how well this team is playing. I think a lot of people are
kind
of in a little bit of disbelief at how well things have gone so far in this
World Cup because this was another dominant performance by Team USA today
against
Australia. They won 2-0. They possessed the ball more than 60% of the time. And
you know, the big question coming into this match was going to be
how
would Team USA's offense look without Christian Pulysick on the pitch?
He
was not able to come back from that left calf injury in time for this match.
Now
with the team already into the knockout stages, he might get an extra week of
rest as well, but the offense didn't really miss a beat. Faren
Bulligan
was incredible once again. He didn't score in this match, but he was the one
who created the first opportunity that led to an own goal. And
Team
USA actually the first squad ever to have their first goal in their first two
matches at a World Cup both be own
goals.
So that's a fun stat for you right there. But the US just kept the pressure on
the entire game. The entire
game.
Alex Freeman an incredible header there to put the US up two to nothing.
And
it was actually reviewed for quite a while. It was off sides originally. They
made it a goal. Team USA, the whole stadium just erupted in celebration.
Australia
did get some chances in the second half, but that US defense was able to hold
strong and put up a clean sheet in this one. And now the team
riding
high as they head into the knockout stages. Here's what they had to say after
the game.
I'm
confident, you know, um, you know, two games in the World Cup. Um, you know,
the fans are helping us to be confident as well, not just me, but um,
the
whole team and yeah, you know, I'm delighted and I'm looking forward to each
game, you know, just playing in front of the fans.
We
should be very proud how we played and to be able to get our first clean sheet,
you know, in in a while, especially our first one in the World Cup.
Passionate
about, you know, keeping the shoots in that situation. So, I think for us,
we'll be happy.
This
was the first time the US has ever won their first two group stage matches ever
since the tournament went to having three group stage matches, Paula. And I
tell you what, there's something about
Seattle.
They're now 7-0 playing in that stadium right behind me. And it probably has to
do with how amazing this atmosphere was. It really just helped
fuel
the team to a victory. Uh we'll see what they can do the rest of the way. I
tell you what, I talked to a lot of these fans. They think they can go all the
way. Well, they should
definitely
go back to Seattle then the left coast showing them how it's done with the
vibe. Andy Scholes for us. So, you do that as well, my friend.
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