The United States had a poor first half against Bosnia and Herzegovina, going down 2-0, but they completely turned things around. Jozy Altidore recorded a hat trick and an assist in the second half of the USMNT’s 4-3 win.
Altidore hat trick leads U.S. comeback victory
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe first half was nothing memorable for the United Stats, twice being punished for giveaways and poor defending as Bosnia opened up a 2-0 lead at the break.
In the 30th minute, Vedad Ibisevic got away from his marker after the initial clearance of a Bosnia corner and headed a follow-up cross past Howard to extend the lead to 2-0. Ibisevic appeared to be offside on the play, but there was no call from the linesman.
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Joern PollexBosnia put the USA on it’s heels from the opening whistle and while the U.S. squad earned a couple counter-attack chances, Edin Dzeko did not waste his first opportunity in the eighth minute.
The U.S. garnered a penalty shot in the 18th minute after Mix Diskerud appeared to go down after some contact, but it was hardly a clear-cut call and the referee wasn’t interested.
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