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Australia head coach Tony Popovic directed pointed remarks at German referee Felix Zwayer following his side's 2-0 defeat to the United States in Seattle, a Group D result that leaves the Socceroos in second place on three points.
A VAR reversal on the Americans' second goal and a seven-yellow-card altercation in the closing minutes sharpened the post-match tensions.
The Controversial Goal That Decided the Margin The flashpoint arrived at the end of the 43rd minute.
The USA converted from a free kick after the initial attempt was stopped; Alex Freeman, son of former NFL player Antonio Freeman, headed the ball in to make it 2-0.
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