USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina - World Cup LIVE: America goes wild as Folarin Balogun puts the hosts ahead in Santa Clara

At another watch party over in Washington, these fans went absolutely mental after Balogun gave the national side the lead.

You just have to love to World Cup. Where else do you see this?

We've already shown you the goal in picture format - but feast your eyes upon footage of Balogun's opener. And listen to that crowd reaction.

Reckon they enjoyed that one?

A watch party in San Diego was sent into delirium after Balogun opened the scoring in that half. Just take a look at these raucous scenes.

Meanwhile, at a bar in Missouri, these Bosnian fans couldn't believe what they were seeing. Is their World Cup journey about to come to an end?

It's a dream start for Mauricio Pochettino and his men.

They head into the half time break in Santa Clara, California with a one-goal advantage, thanks to their talisman Folarin Balogun.

Arguably, he could've had a hat-trick in that half but he'll be happy with just the one goal if it ends up winning this game for the USA.

The co-hosts are just 45 minutes away from winning their second ever World Cup knockout round win. Can they make history, tonight?

Balogun hits the crossbar! So close!

The USA have absolutely come to life in the last few moments and nearly doubled their advantage through their No. 20.

The striker beats his defender to a near-post cross but can't keep his effort down, as it bounces up onto the crossbar and behind.

Let's take another look at the moment Balogun gave the USA the lead.

Oh dear, this is concerning. Tyler Adams is down.

The midfielder looks pretty shaken up after colliding with a Bosnian player and is being treated by the USA's medical staff.

He's back on his feet but we'll see if he's able to return to action.

THE USA HAVE THE LEAD THROUGH FOLARIN BALOGUN!

The co-hosts' pressure finally pays off as Balogun collects the ball inside the box and drills an effort into the back of the net.

There's no offside flag this time and it sparks sheer pandemonium inside the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Balogun pulled out the LeBron James celebration as he wheeled away.

King Flo? It's got a ring to it.

The USA are knocking on the door.

Pochettino's men produce another well-worked move which results in Pulisic bursting into the penalty area and floating a cross into the box.

He can't manage to pick out a red-and-white shirt, but you get the feeling that if things continue like this, it won't be long until they score.

Folarin Balogun thinks he's broken the deadlock - but the flag is up.

The USA win the ball high up the field and pick out Balogun, who leaves one defender in the dust and smashes the ball into the bottom corner.

He wheels away in celebration but, as he does so, the linesman raises his flag to signal an offside. Replays show he was correct.

Brutal for Balogun, but promising for the USA nonetheless.

Huge shouts for a penalty from the USA and, in particular, Folarin Balogun.

The USA striker goes down inside the box but the referee waves play on - and in fairness it didn't look like there was much in that.

Balogun had clearly beat his man, who stuck his leg out, but there wasn't much contact between them. Nothing doing, says the official.

We have - unfortunately - reached the first hydration break.

In fairness, while we as fans might find it disruptive, this provides a great opportunity for the coaches to give out some tactical advice.

It also gives us the chance to check in with you. How have you found the first half, so far? Let us know down in the comment section!