Co-hosts the United States powered into the knock-out stages of the World Cup after swatting aside Australia 2-0 on Friday and sending fans in Seattle wild.
Supporter trepidation that the home side might not be strong enough to escape Group D has been transformed into a growing belief the could do some damage in the knock-outs.
All the controversy before the World Cup about ticket prices and visas is now on the back burner in the US after Mauricio Pochettino's team deservedly made it two wins from two.
"It was a fantastic game again, very good first half. I think we dominated the game," the coach said. "When the draw happened in December I thought it was very difficult. The players were amazing."
On the excitable US fans, the Argentinian added: "I think we are matching Argentina."
Supporter trepidation that the home side might not be strong enough to escape Group D has been transformed into a growing belief the could do some damage in the knock-outs.
All the controversy before the World Cup about ticket prices and visas is now on the back burner in the US after Mauricio Pochettino's team deservedly made it two wins from two.
"It was a fantastic game again, very good first half. I think we dominated the game," the coach said. "When the draw happened in December I thought it was very difficult. The players were amazing."
On the excitable US fans, the Argentinian added: "I think we are matching Argentina."
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