"It was the only bright attacking spark for Australia in the opening half as the USA, like Canada on Saturday, controlled most of the ball and created the more convincing chances as under-pressure manager Mauricio Pochettino continues to prepare his young squad for next year's tournament. Pulisic was the primary outlet for the hosts' attack, and almost orchestrated an equaliser on the following play, charging into Australia's box down the centre-left channel before his cut-back was hoofed away."
"Rising star Bos, who was recently awarded player of the month in the Dutch Eredivisie, justified his starting spot in the 19th minute after his own throw-in near the USA box was shanked clear, allowing the Feyenoord defender to charge through three scrambling white shirts before rifling a half volley into the far corner. It was the only bright attacking spark for Australia in the opening half as the USA, like Canada on Saturday, controlled most of the ball and created the more convincing chances."
USA secured a 2-1 win over Australia in Colorado as Haji Wright scored twice after Jordy Bos opened the scoring for the Socceroos. Christian Pulisic started but exited in the 27th minute with a lower-leg complaint following heavy challenges, removing a primary attacking outlet. The USA dominated possession and territory, moving Australia's well-drilled unit around the field and creating the clearer chances under manager Mauricio Pochettino. Australia produced a rare attacking moment when Bos ran through defenders to score. The result handed Tony Popovic his first defeat and denied Australia potential Fifa ranking gains ahead of next year.
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