Despite missing star attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic to a calf injury, the U.S. controlled the game from the first whistle and showed its 4 to 1 opening win over Paraguay was no fluke. Cameron Burgess put the ball into his own net in the 11th minute after a run and pass from Folarin Balogun, and U.S. right back Alex Freeman doubled the lead in the 43rd minute with a header that rebounded off Australia's defensive line.
The win puts the U.S. at the top of Group G with 6 points. It faces Turkey in its final group match on June 25 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Australia sits on 3 points after failing to recreate its 2 to 0 upset of Turkey in its opener and will likely need at least a tie against Paraguay in its final group match to advance.
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