The United States looked a fighter against Australia this past Thursday - the kind of fighter who wins by being able to take more punishment than the other person and still dish it out. That 5-3 scoreline was the US taking a couple of really solid body shots and maybe a straight jab to the face, shaking it off, then crowding in and throwing combinations until Australia wilted. We, the fans and press, were the concerned partner character watching from the crowd and shouting for the US to get up, keep its hands up, stop letting Australia hit you.
USA vs Belgium match preview and TV guide: formation bonanza
