United States into World Cup knockout round after blanking Australia

Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way.

The son of Super Bowl champion wide receiver Antonio Freeman scored on a header for the United States in its 2-0 World Cup win over Australia on Friday in Seattle. It was the third international goal for Freeman, the Americans' youngest starter at age 21.

With the U.S. leading 1-0 in the 43rd minute, Antonee Robinson sent a free kick to Sergino Dest, who fired a shot from just outside the penalty area. The ball deflected off an Australian defender and high into the air, and Freeman leaped — high-pointing the ball, in NFL terms — and headed it past the outstretched arm of goalkeeper Patrick Beach and into the net.

A replay review for offside delayed Freeman's celebration, but the goal was confirmed, and Lumen Field shook as Freeman ran to the corner, surrounded by jubilant teammates.

The U.S. advanced to the knockout round despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic.

Antonio Freeman played nine NFL seasons, mostly with the Green Bay Packers as a favourite target of quarterback Brett Favre. They won the Super Bowl together after the 1996 season, with Freeman hauling in an 81-yard touchdown pass from Favre that gave the Packers the lead for good against the New England Patriots.

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Alex Freeman spent much of the last two years vying for a spot on the U.S. roster. He was a starter for Orlando City of Major League Soccer, but had to battle with more experienced