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The team not only holds a 2-0 lead as things shift to New York, but has neutralized all the potential advantages the Yankees appeared to have in this relatively even matchup.

“But any real threat to the political regime that journalism or civil society groups like us could pose is neutralized,” Bullock said.

Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., the fourth pick in the 2024 NFL draft, showcased his talent against a Rams secondary that had neutralized the Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown but had struggled with Jameson Williams.

With starters such as Kobie Turner and Bobby Brown not playing, veteran Larrell Murchison and second-year pro Desjuan Johnson led a front that mostly neutralized backup quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Trey Lance.

That neutralized a U.S. attack that was so good in group play, scoring a tournament-best nine goals, and led the uncertain Americans to play the ball backward as often as they played it forward.