Folarin Balogun
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Generates own goal in win
Balogun generated two shots (zero on goal) in Friday's 2-0 win over Australia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.
Analysis: Balogun didn't find the back of the net in this one, though he did have a few chances where he could've done better. Still, a blistering run on the left wing allowed him to generate the play that led to Cameron Burgess' own goal with a dangerous low cross. With two goals and seven shots thus far in the World Cup, expect Balogun to remain the team's biggest scoring weapon in the upcoming fixtures.
Nets brace, off with muscle injury
Balogun recorded two goals on five shots before exiting the field in the 72nd due to an apparent muscle injury in Friday's match against Paraguay.
Analysis: Balogun had a start to the World Cup to dream of, as the forward netted two goals to earn a brace. He would first score in the 31st minute before adding another in stoppage time of the first half to give his team a 3-0 lead. He had a few more chances throughout the match, although he was not as productive once Christian Pulisic exited the field. There will be slight concern around Balogun, as he did appear to exit injured. However, he may have just had some fatigue, as the Paraguayan team was getting physical in the second half.
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