🎥 USA reach World Cup last 16 seeking revenge - and Italy takes blame | OneFootball

The United States national team reached the World Cup round of 16 after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina this Wednesday (1st).

The hosts were superior for most of the match and built a 2-0 lead even while playing with one man less for practically half of the second half.

The next challenge is against Belgium, who knocked the United States out of the 2014 World Cup, held in Brazil, precisely in the round of 16.

In this Wednesday’s match, Folarin Balogun opened the scoring in the 44th minute and was sent off in the 19th minute of the second half.

He stepped on the ankle of a Bosnia and Herzegovina defender during a challenge for the ball and received a straight red card from Raphael Claus after VAR recommended a review of the play.

Despite the disadvantage on the field, the United States extended the lead thanks to a brilliant free kick from Malik Tillman.

Bosnia’s elimination sparked reactions on social media criticizing... Italy!

The traditional four-time world champion national team missed the chance to play in this year’s World Cup after being eliminated by the Bosnian team in the European qualifying playoff for the tournament.

Many people made a point of recalling Italy’s embarrassment while following Bosnia’s performance:

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