A brace from Los Angeles Galaxy striker Edson Buddle has given the United States a 2-1 lead at halftime against Australia, with the Socceroos getting their goal through Tim Cahill.
United States Takes 2-1 Lead Into Halftime Against Australia
Coming into the match with concerns at forward and defense, the U.S. has gotten strong play in the supporting striker role from Robbie Findley, while central defender Oguchi Onyewu has been held out of the lineup.
The final moments of the first half when highlighted for a confrontation between Clint Dempsey and Australia central defender Craig Moore, with each player receiving a yellow card after a shoving match resulting from a poor Moore challenge.
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