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An ugly collision after a decisive goal in the World Cup: – Right kick

Iran had the opportunity to become historic in the context of the World Cup, but progress has been lackluster. Christian Pulisic had to be substituted after he scored the decisive goal that sent the USA into the World Cup qualifiers.

The premise before the match was clear: the winner of the match was ready for the round of 16 of the World Cup. In the case of Iran for the first time in history.

But the United States was very strong, winning the match and preparing for the World Cup round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Iran. Many thanks to the hero Christian Pulisic, who scored the only goal in the match.

The Chelsea player was able to pass the ball into the goal after a beautiful American attack before the break. But amid all the jubilation, Pulisic was groaning and groaning behind the Iranian goal line. Immediately after the touch that led to the goal, the American collided with the last defender of Iran, Alireza Beiranvand.

He sacrifices everything to put it to the goal. He’s got a real buzz,” said Andreas Stapron-Smith, NRK commentator.

– A respectable but sacrificial collision, commented expert Karl-Erik Torp continued.

Pulisic was substituted at the end of the first half after the collision.

– I can’t say enough positive things about Christian. This injury is stressful for me and I think I have less hair on my head now. But we’ll take it and move on,” USA coach Greg Berhalter said after the game.

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He confirms that Pulisic suffered an “abdominal injury”.

Iran pressed for an equalizer and conceded a penalty in the final minute of the match, but were unable to score. The team beat Wales 2-0 in the previous match, but left three points in the group stage, thus being eliminated from the World Cup. The United States follows England, and is ready for the round of 16. The United States meets the Netherlands.

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