Balogun red – In the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina round of 32 match in Santa Clara, Calif., Folarin Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute after an incident with Tarik Muharemovic. The red card leaves the U.S. down to 10 men with more than 25 minutes to play, and the for
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The match changed on a single collision in the 64th minute.
U.S. star Folarin Balogun was shown a red card and sent off during the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina round of 32 World Cup game. The decision came after Balogun went for the ball against Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic and stepped on his ankle. Both players went down and required treatment.
After the delay, the referee reviewed the incident and determined Balogun deserved the red card for the infringement. With Balogun off the pitch, the U.S. was forced to play with 10 men with more than 25 minutes remaining.
This is a brutal turn for a U.S. side that had taken control earlier. Balogun had scored the Americans’ goal in the first half to give the U.S. a 1-0 lead. Now, they face the challenge of protecting that advantage without one of their standout attackers.
If the U.S. holds on and advances, the next hurdle would be Belgium in the round of 16. But the red card means Balogun will be unavailable for that match because of a suspension, ending his run at least for the next stage.
The game is still moving, with the U.S. now trying to withstand the pressure of a man disadvantage while the clock keeps ticking toward a potential matchup with Belgium.
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