00:00Coming for Australia, Mitch Duke, the veteran forward, will come on for his 50th cap.
00:07Now plays in Japan, the 34-year-old striker.
00:10Had a long career in the A-League.
00:13Arston cutting in from the left side.
00:19And a free kick given there, Lewis Miller was fouled.
00:30Mitch Duke getting set to come in for Australia.
00:36Scored their World Cup clinching goal against Saudi Arabia in June.
00:41And placed at the World Cup, secured without having to go to the final stage of qualifying.
00:47This is Morris.
00:52Aronson.
00:56Testament.
00:56Now McKenzie closed down by Hruster, because it goes out towards Arston on the far side.
01:04What great patience from the U.S. here.
01:05Just probe a little bit.
01:07You know, be calm, no pressure on the ball.
01:09Morris not just putting into a player's foot or under pressure.
01:13Just waiting for Australia to move out of that defensive block and open up some passing lanes.
01:21This is Luna down the left for Arston and into the path of Brendan Aronson.
01:26He's up against Guerrier.
01:31Arston, the Columbus man, back towards Luna.
01:34Luna rolls it through.
01:35He's looking for Testament.
01:37Just didn't quite come off there.
01:38But Arston picks it up on the far side.
01:40Closed down by Motore.
01:41And here comes the final change for the Socceroos.
01:46And they'll bring off Jason Guerrier, a defender, and put on Duke, a striker.
01:52Mitch Duke made his debut all the way back in 2013.
02:00Started all four games in Qatar at the World Cup.
02:04See, it looks like he's back four.
02:06You can read his lips.
02:06And fortunately, also, if you're not a good lip reader, also his hand.
02:10And just got to throw an extra striker up top.
02:12And then Herakunde and Torre just haven't really been able to link up.
02:16Maybe just one more player out there to occupy a defender, but also give them something to bounce the ball off of.
02:22Herakunde now.
02:24Trying to get away there from Robinson.
02:26Herakunde into the box.
02:27He's still going here.
02:28It's Herakunde.
02:30And saved by Matt Freese.
02:36And quickly out towards Arston on the far side after the 19-year-old attacker almost was able to find the leveler.
02:46He danced his way through.
02:48It felt like one step over too many.
02:51It's so dynamic.
02:54Watch this.
02:54I mean, look at this incredible strength.
02:56He just gets a bear hug and still stays up.
02:59Just watch here.
03:00Richard just falls for the first one slightly.
03:03And if he can get the shot off there, he's got a much better chance.
03:07But Richard does recover.
03:08Freeman into the path of Aronson down the right side.
03:11Aronson went for goal.
03:14And has that gone out for a quarter?
03:15It has.
03:18Off Matt Ryan.
03:22You look at the substitutes that have come in tonight.
03:25And they've made an impact.
03:27Even Aronson here tonight hasn't had as long as someone like Luna.
03:30But he's got right into the game.
03:33And you can see what he's trying to do.
03:34He's just trying to wait for him.
03:37He just doesn't have the angle anymore.
03:39You hear the crowd get behind this.
03:41It's a peace opportunity for Jada Luna.
03:45Into four minutes of time being added on at the end of this one.
03:47Luna with a delivery.
03:54Went off McKenzie.
03:56Tessman will chase across there.
03:58Just keeps it in play and helps the ball back towards Aidan Morris.
04:01And now here's an opportunity into the box.
04:17It could be finished.
04:18He wasn't too far away there Aidan Morris.
04:33He looks for his first international goal.
04:35Australia looking to get things going quickly.
04:41But now they're leaving gaps at the back here as they try and push for a levelling goal.
04:45As they're set to see their 12-match unbeaten run come to an end here.
04:49Three minutes of stoppage time left to go.
04:52Flicked on by Duke.
04:53And straight through to Matt Freeze.
04:55These last two games haven't really been a huge test for Matt Freeze.
05:04He's done what has been necessary.
05:07But it's not like Australia or Ecuador have been causing huge issues in terms of constant chances.
05:15He's got to stay switched on.
05:17I mean, there's a few moments he's come out and made a really nice play on set pieces.
05:20Yes.
05:21Flick on there from Toure.
05:26But the flag is up for offside.
05:27And you talked about 20 minutes ago.
05:29Maybe a little longer about the U.S. managing to see this game through.
05:33That's a delicious throw at ball.
05:35Because I think it's testament who plays it.
05:38And that touch goes far.
05:39You can see Richards above.
05:41And both defenders just with their hands on their head.
05:43Look at Richards.
05:43He can't believe he misses it.
05:45I mean, Morris does so well.
05:46And I think there's a tiny bit of contact where he could have hit the ground.
05:49But just stays on his feet.
05:52Does so well to get to that second champ.
05:54Just snaps it too much.
05:56Richards down the line.
05:57Freeman will chase.
06:00And then he just can't keep it in play.
06:01Ryan looking for the long ball downfield.
06:14McKenzie is underneath it at the back.
06:16Here's Cameron Burgess.
06:21Here's Cameron Burgess.
06:24Down the line.
06:26And Duke will chase.
06:27Robinson looking to let it roll out of play.
06:29And he manages to do so as the clock ticks around to the final minute of stoppage time.
06:34The final minute of what will have been a very productive international window this October for Maurizio Pochettino and his squad.
06:42I mean, especially from players that he gave opportunities to.
06:44I mean, that's what you always hope for is when these players get a chance.
06:48And we know there are injuries.
06:50We know there are certain players that are more likely to be in pen at this point for the World Cup.
06:55But still, you've got to take those chances when you get them.
06:58And I can't think of a player today for sure that are in those sort of called bubble positions or in positions where they still have games that they need to show Pochettino what they're capable of.
07:11They still need to climb that pecking order.
07:13And I think all those players today show Pochettino they can be trusted.
07:19Richards clears away.
07:23The final seconds of this one.
07:25The referee blows the final whistle.
07:33It is victory for the United States here against Australia.
07:38Maurizio Pochettino's men.
07:39Winners by two goals to one.
07:42And that was after they conceded first.
07:46Hadji Wright scoring both goals.
07:49The winner coming not long after halftime.
07:54A big performance from Wright.
07:56A big performance from many out there.
07:58For the U.S. men's national team.
08:00And after a draw against Ecuador.
08:03It's all smiles from Maurizio Pochettino here in Commerce City, Colorado.
08:07As he gets his first come from behind win in charge.
08:10Big challenges to come in November against both Paraguay and Uruguay.
08:17But mission accomplished in October for Maurizio Pochettino and the U.S.
08:21It finishes with a 2-1 win.
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