US dominates Australia, enters World Cup KO stage

LOS ANGELES, California — The United States marched into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday (Saturday in Manila) with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil rediscovered their scoring touch to eliminate Haiti. A day after Mexico sealed their place in the knockout rounds, the USA emulated their fellow World Cup co-hosts with a clinical Group D win over Australia in Seattle. A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute and a headed effort from Alex Freeman two minutes before half-time s