Belgium, on the brink of elimination, overcame a two-goal deficit against Senegal in the final and forced extra time. The United States easily defeated Bosnia.
Belgium's sensational comeback in Seattle. The Senegalese dominated from start to finish in the first half, and after hitting the post twice, they earned a deserved lead through Diarra. Sarr doubled the lead early in the second half, a stunning goal. Belgium struggled, but in the final minutes, with goals from Lukaku in the 86th minute and Tielemans in the 89th minute, they secured an unexpected equalizer thanks to a reckless exit from the Senegalese goalkeeper. And at the end of extra time, in the 125th minute, thanks to a clear penalty from Tielemans himself, they secured an incredible qualification.
Everything was easier for the United States, who beat Bosnia 2-0 in San Francisco with goals from Balogun in the 45th minute and Tillman's second in the 82nd minute, despite the States being down to 10 men following Balogun's red card.
The USA and Belgium will face each other in the round of 16.
The round of 32 matches
Germany-Paraguay 1-2 (penalty)
France-Sweden 3-0
South Africa-Canada 0-1
Netherlands-Morocco 1-2 (penalty)
Portugal-Croatia
Spain-Austria
USA-Bosnia 2-0
Belgium-Senegal 3-2 (aet)
Brazil-Japan 2-1
Ivory Coast-Norway 1-2
Mexico-Ecuador 2-0
England-Congo 2-1
Argentina-Cape Verde
Australia-Egypt
Switzerland-Algeria
Colombia-Ghana
(Unioneonline)
