US fans react to World Cup win
Kristian Pulisic scored in the first half to help seal the victory for the US. American team fans react.
Christian Pulisic became an American soccer icon on Tuesday when his first-half goal against Iran helped lift the United States into the knockout stage. world Cup, But it came with a brutal price.
Pulisic was hurt during the play he ran straight Goalkeeper Alireza in Baranvand. He was not on the field for the second half of the match and was taken to hospital with an abdominal injury at that time.
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Christian Pulisic of the United States, Iran goalkeeper Alireza after scoring the United States’ opening goal during the World Cup Group B football match between Iran and the United States at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Clashed with Beranvand. ,
(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
The US Soccer Federation said Pulisic had been diagnosed with a pelvic injury and was back at the team hotel. A video posted on social shows him arriving back at the team hotel and celebrating with the rest of the squad.
He was listed as day-to-day as the US prepared to take on the Netherlands in the round of 16. A picture from Snapchat shows Pulisic in a hospital bed with a message of commitment for Saturday’s match.
The message read, “So proud of my friends.” “Don’t worry, I’ll be ready on Saturday.”
World Cup 2022: USA enters knockout stage with win over Iran
Pulisic was part of the unit that failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Now, the 24-year-old is an American football hero. Tim Weah put it simply, “We love him, and we thank him.”
Kristian Pulisic, center, of the United States, collides with Iran goalkeeper Alireza Baranvand after scoring the USA’s first goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday . November 29, 2022.
(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
“That’s huge. To go back to him not qualifying for the last World Cup, and then being here and having us qualify, it’s just God’s doing. God bless him.” wow added, “I love him, and he’s very important to this team. He’s a key player and a leader, so someone we definitely need.”
Iran had several chances to tie the game, and a tie eliminated the US and sent Iran through to the next round.
Christian Pulisic of the United States is helped by team doctors after scoring the opening goal of the United States during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Got it. ,
(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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“I think in the first half we showed what we can do football wise. Had a really good first half. In the second half, we showed what we can do determination wise,” coach Greg Berhalter Told. “The guys brewed and gave every ounce of energy, and we’re undefeated going into the next round.”
Fox News’ Ryan Morick and The Associated Press contributed to this report.