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Zendejas and Balogun Lift USA over Japan 2-0 in Friendly
The United States men's national soccer team secured a 2-0 win over Japan, ending a seven-game winless streak against top 25 teams, with goals from Zendejas and Balogun.
- On Tuesday, the United States men's national team ended a winless run against ranked opponents with a 2-0 victory over the Japan national team in Columbus, Ohio before 20,192 fans at Lower.com Field.
- The U.S. had been coming off a 2-0 loss to South Korea on Saturday in the first of eight friendlies, preparing as a host nation for next year's World Cup under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
- Zendejas opened the scoring when he volleyed a Max Arfsten cross for his second goal in 13 international appearances, while the Americans controlled the match with a 19-11 shots advantage.
- Goalkeeper Matt Freese said, 'It shows us that it's working,' while Folarin Balogun added, 'It was important to get the win,' reflecting rising team confidence.
- Japan used essentially a B team by changing all 11 starters from Saturday's draw and starting eight players with 10 or fewer appearances, while some regulars entered in the 62nd-minute substitutions.
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