of FIFA World Cup 2022 continued on Tuesday with Group B taking center stage. The United States (1-2-0) defeated Iran (1-0-2) 1-0 at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. The USA will play the Netherlands in the round of 16; Iran was eliminated with the result.
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Mo Edu, Clint Dempsey and Chad Ochocinco preview the United States vs. Iran match and share their expectations for the USMNT.
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Iran v. United States
1′ – And we left!
The ball is rolling at Al Thumama Stadium.
2′ – Pulisic runs in Iran’s defense
If there was any doubt that the United States would be aggressive in Monday night’s game, Christian Pulisic sent a message with his first move on the ball.
8′ – Musah tries to capitalize
Yunus Musah, who celebrated his 20th birthday on Tuesday, tried to score a World Cup for the USA
10′ – Pulisic tests the goalkeeper
The young American headed the ball, but Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand had no problem controlling it.
19′ – Ream is under control
With Iran under pressure, Tim Ream stepped up and cleared the ball from a dangerous position.
27′ – Weah rushes the opportunity
Tim Weah had a great look in front of goal but didn’t wait for it to be fixed. This could very well be a first for the Americans.
32′ – Wow again!
The goalscorer from the Americans’ opening group stage is looking for his second of the tournament.
37′ – PULISIC scores!
Captain America Puts the USA Ahead! It’s USA 1, Iran 0.
Christian Pulisic of USA scores a goal against Iran in 38′ | FIFA World Cup 2022
Watch USA’s Christian Pulisic score a goal against Iran in the 38th minute at the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
38′ – Pulisic shakes it
Pulisic needed a minute to calm down after colliding with Beiranvand.
45′ – Weah gave up the game
Weah almost scored the second goal, but the side referee called his goal offside.
First half: USA 1, Iran 0
The United States dominated possession in the first half, winning the possession battle 61% to 39%. He also outscored Iran 9-0 in the first 45 minutes.
46′ – Pulisic is eliminated for Aaronson
Pulisic finished the first half but could not continue in the second half. Aaronson will play left wing instead.
47′ – Saves the sergeant forces
Josh Sargent opened the second half for the USA with a shot on goal. It is clear that the US does not plan to play conservatively, even with the precious lead.
78′ – USA continues
Iran piled on the pressure in the second half, but the USA is holding on to a one-goal lead.
80′ – USA goes on the defensive
Gregg Berhalter fumbled two defenders — Walker Zimmerman and Shaq Moore — in an attempt to keep the lead.
81′ – Iran almost equalized
Matt Turner had to step up to make this save.
90+9′ – USA GO THROUGH
Go, go, USA!
foreplay
The United States needs a win to advance to the tournament’s knockout stage — anything less would result in its elimination. Iran, meanwhile, only need a draw and England to beat Wales to secure their place in the next round.
If the USA advances, their Group A opponent will come from one of the first two games. Here’s who it could be.
Clint Dempsey wants to see it all on the field
Get it from someone who knows.
The ‘World Cup Now’ crew feels confident
So confident, in fact, that they are discussing potential opponents.
The US is ‘locked in’
Happy birthday, Musah!
Will it be something special for the young American? He played a great game against England, saying only…
Love for the captain
Let’s hear it for Captain Tyler Adams.
Sargent and Carter-Vickers for Wright and Zimmerman
Josh Sargent is back in Gregg Berhalter’s starting XI after starting on the bench against England and Cameron Carter-Vickers gets the starting nod over Walker Zimmerman, who started at centre-back in the United States’ first two group stage games.
The USMNT’s new battle cry?
While “I believe we’ll win” has long been the supporters’ chant for US Soccer, “It’s called soccer” gained popularity in the lead-up to the Americans’ match against England and has remained relevant.
[Related: Hey Yank! It’s football, not soccer. Or is it?]
The boys are ready
It’s almost that time.
An away game for the USA?
No. Gio Reyna?
Gio Reyna started again on the bench for Gregg Berhalter’s team.
[Related: A lingering question as USA takes on Iran: What’s up with Gio Reyna?]
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