SEATTLE (AP):United States forward Folarin Balogun said yesterday he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the Americans’ 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup.Balogun was sent off Wednesday for stepping on the right ankle of Tarik Muharemovic.Before practice at Husky Soccer Stadium, Balogun said a yellow card for the illegal tackle would have been fairer.

The U.S. was leading 1-0 when Balogun was sent off, with the striker having scored his team's goal.

The USA’s star player at this World Cup, who scored his team’s opener against Bosnia, was sent-off in the second-half