Tillman's World Cup Goal Lifts USA

Malik Tillman's dramatic free kick goal in the first half put the USA up 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing the team's first World Cup knockout round victory in almost a quarter-century. The German-born playmaker, who was named player of the game despite having a sliced foot, helped set up Folarin Balogun's opening goal before his match-sealing effort. sportnewz.click

Tillman, described as a reserved player who lets his play do the talking, celebrated with arms thrust to the side as his teammates mobbed him. His performance came after the USA played 20 minutes down a man, with the Bosnians desperately chasing the equalizer they needed to stay in the tournament.