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[30′] YELLOW CARD (AUS)
Harry Souttar enters the book with a dangerous, some would say professional foul, tackle on Pulisic.
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[28′] CHANCE! (USA)
Ricardo Pepi finds a pocket of space and fires a low drive across the face of the goal. It whistles past the far post. The Stars and Stripes are knocking on the door now.
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[25′] TACTICAL BATTLE
Australia has dropped into a compact 4-4-2 block. They’re daring the Americans to play through the middle. It’s a chess match under the afternoon sun.
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[22′] ⚽ GOAL! AUSTRALIA! (0-1)
SILENCE IN SEATTLE! On a classic counter-attack, Nestory Irankunda blazes past Jedi Robinson on the wing and squares it for Riley McGree, who taps it home! The Socceroos lead!
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[19′] PRESSURE MOUNTING
Three corners in a row for the USA. The “12th Man” roar is deafening every time the ball goes near the flag. Australia’s defense is holding firm—for now.
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[17′] INJURY SCARE
Play stops briefly as Tyler Adams stays down after a heavy challenge in midfield. He looks okay to continue, much to the relief of the home fans.
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[12′] BIG SAVE!
Maty Ryan, take a bow! Gio Reyna unleashes a curling effort from the edge of the area, but the Aussie captain tips it over the bar at full stretch.
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[09′] END TO END
The pace is frantic. Australia wins their first corner. Souttar is up for it… cleared by McKennie. The transition speed from both teams is elite.
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[06′] Pulisic on the Move
Christian Pulisic weaves through two defenders and tries to find Balogun, but Rowles intercepts. The US captain looks like a man on a mission today.
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[04′] Australia’s First Foray
Good link-up play between Goodwin and Metcalfe. Australia earns a throw-in deep in the US half. They aren’t here to just defend.
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[02′] LOUD START
The atmosphere is electric. The Seattle crowd is making it impossible for the players to hear each other. An early foul by Baccus on Adams sets the tone.
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[01′] KICK OFF!
The whistle blows! The USA, in their classic white, kick off moving North to South. Australia is in their iconic “Gold” home kit.
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[Pre-Match] ANTHEMS
A spine-tingling rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner followed by a roaring Advance Australia Fair. The flags are out, and the 69,000-capacity crowd is ready.
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[Pre-Match] TEAMS ARE OUT
The players are emerging from the tunnel. The heat in Seattle is a balmy 75°C – perfect conditions for such a high-stakes group stage game!
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