United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0; Folarin Balogun scores before being sent off

The United States took control before halftime. In the 45th minute, Folarin Balogun scored to send the US into the break with a 1-0 lead.

After the interval, Bosnia and Herzegovina made three changes in quick succession in the 51st minute, with A. Gigovic, I. Sunjic and E. Dzeko coming on. In the 64th minute, Folarin Balogun was sent off, leaving the United States to play with 10 men. At the 80th minute, S. Barbarez and S. Radeljic were each booked.

In the 82nd minute, Malik Tillman doubled the US lead to make it 2-0. The United States then made substitutions in the 87th minute, 88th minute and 90+5 minute, and held the scoreline to the final whistle.

In the match statistics, the United States had 48% possession, 0.92 expected goals (xG), 8 shots with 2 on target, 83% pass completion, 4 corners, 3 offsides, 3 saves and 7 fouls. Bosnia and Herzegovina had 52% possession, 0.25 expected goals (xG), 10 shots with 3 on target, 82% pass completion, 3 corners, 0 offsides, 0 saves and 13 fouls.

In the previous round, the United States lost 3-2 to Turkey in the third match of the group stage. Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1 in the third match of the group stage.