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MORRISTOWN — Saidan Bulman experienced the agony of defeat early on his visit to the United States. Bulman, a 10-year-old from Tasmania, an Australian island, was taking three weeks off of school to experience the World Cup.
He hasn't been to a match in person yet, but was part of hundreds of fans at HQ Plaza in Morristown to see a live broadcast of the United States men's national team's 2-0 victory against Australia on June 19. The Americans' first goal was particularly painful for Bulman, because it went into the net off a Socceroos defender in the 11th minute.
He threw his hands on his head as other fans, many in red, white and blue, leaped to their feet in joy. As the TV replay confirmed the own goal, Bulman's face crumpled.
The victory moved the United States men's national team into the knockout round. Teams advance by finishing in the top two in their group, or by being one of the eight best third-place finishers across all 12 groups.
The Americans will play Türkiye in their final group-stage match at 10 p.m. Eastern on June 25 from Los Angeles.
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Bulman's family has tickets for France-Iraq in Philadelphia, and he's already looking forward to the July 4 knockout-round game in Philadelphia.
For 12-year-old Vincenza Onorato, the watch party was a free alternative to the hyper-expensive World Cup tickets. She and STA U-13 teammate Natalie Hoover kicked soccer balls around before the match started. Onorato wore a U.S. women's jersey with Sophia Smith's name on the back and four stars above the crest, representing World Cup titles. Hoover had a well-worn blue T-shirt for No. 13 Alex Morgan.
"I wish they had (watch parties) for a lot of World Cup games. They should have it for all the teams, if people want to watch," said Onorato, a center midfielder. "I wish they had it for the women's team too. I think it's more exciting. The guys pass it back to the defense and keep it there, and the women take action."
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Juan Diego, a rising sophomore at Morristown High School, insisted he isn't rooting for every South American team in the World Cup. He wore a yellow hat for his Colombian roots, and a No. 10 Brazil jersey because the five-time champs were scheduled to play later in the day.
Some of the Colonials soccer players kicked balls around with little kids prior to the start of the World Cup match.
"Some of the biggest names are right here in town, to play for our entertainment and their countries' names," Diego said, referring to Brazil choosing to train at the new Red Bull New York facility in Morris Township. "It's a big blessing they came to our small town."
This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Morristown NJ turns up to cheer on Team USA in World Cup
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He hasn't been to a match in person yet, but was part of hundreds of fans at HQ Plaza in Morristown to see a live broadcast of the United States men's national team's 2-0 victory against Australia on June 19. The Americans' first goal was particularly painful for Bulman, because it went into the net off a Socceroos defender in the 11th minute.
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He threw his hands on his head as other fans, many in red, white and blue, leaped to their feet in joy. As the TV replay confirmed the own goal, Bulman's face crumpled.
The victory moved the United States men's national team into the knockout round. Teams advance by finishing in the top two in their group, or by being one of the eight best third-place finishers across all 12 groups.
The Americans will play Türkiye in their final group-stage match at 10 p.m. Eastern on June 25 from Los Angeles.
More: France, Senegal fans share love of soccer at FIFA World Cup
Bulman's family has tickets for France-Iraq in Philadelphia, and he's already looking forward to the July 4 knockout-round game in Philadelphia.
For 12-year-old Vincenza Onorato, the watch party was a free alternative to the hyper-expensive World Cup tickets. She and STA U-13 teammate Natalie Hoover kicked soccer balls around before the match started. Onorato wore a U.S. women's jersey with Sophia Smith's name on the back and four stars above the crest, representing World Cup titles. Hoover had a well-worn blue T-shirt for No. 13 Alex Morgan.
"I wish they had (watch parties) for a lot of World Cup games. They should have it for all the teams, if people want to watch," said Onorato, a center midfielder. "I wish they had it for the women's team too. I think it's more exciting. The guys pass it back to the defense and keep it there, and the women take action."
More: Fans from around the world crowd MetLife Stadium for World Cup opener
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Juan Diego, a rising sophomore at Morristown High School, insisted he isn't rooting for every South American team in the World Cup. He wore a yellow hat for his Colombian roots, and a No. 10 Brazil jersey because the five-time champs were scheduled to play later in the day.
Some of the Colonials soccer players kicked balls around with little kids prior to the start of the World Cup match.
"Some of the biggest names are right here in town, to play for our entertainment and their countries' names," Diego said, referring to Brazil choosing to train at the new Red Bull New York facility in Morris Township. "It's a big blessing they came to our small town."
This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Morristown NJ turns up to cheer on Team USA in World Cup
Continue reading...
