Dutch masters into World Cup quarter-finals as USA downed
A clinical Netherlands ended the United States' World Cup dream on Saturday, sweeping into the quarter-finals with a ruthless 3-1 victory.
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Pulisic in for U.S team as Dutch stick with previous line-up
DOHA :Key attacker Christian Pulisic was included in the United States line-up for Saturday’s last-16 game at the Qatar World Cup against the Netherlands at the Khalifa International Stadium.
FIFA World Cup: Christian Pulisic sends fired-up USA to last 16 in simmering contest with Iran
Pulisic's 38th minute goal proved enough for the Americans to advance at the expense of their geopolitical rivals. Sergino Dest headed the ball into the path of the sprinting Pulisic, who swept it into the net to momentarily silence the raucous Iranian supporters in front of him but he crashed into the outstretched Alireza Beiranvand in the process.
Sargent replaces Wright for US, Iran's Beiranvand back in goal
DOHA : U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter recalled Josh Sargent to his starting lineup for Tuesday's Group B showdown against Iran, who were boosted by the return of first-choice goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand after his recovery from concussion.
Iran v United States teams
DOHA : Following are the teams for the World Cup Group B match between Iran and the United States on Tuesday.
Berhalter rewarded for faith in youth but win eludes vibrant US
DOHA : The United States shut out a European side at the World Cup for the first time since 1950 but left the tent-like Al Bayt Stadium without a win after Friday's tense goalless stalemate against England, a contest where they were superior for long periods.
Wasteful United States held to goalless draw by England
AL KHOR, Qatar : A youthful United States side outplayed England in their World Cup Group B battle but were left to rue a flurry of missed chances and poor finishing in both halves after having to settle for a 0-0 draw at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.
Kane leads unchanged England, striker Wright in for U.S
AL KHOR, Qatar : Captain Harry Kane will lead England in their second match at the World Cup in Qatar against the United States on Friday after he recovered from a minor ankle injury earlier this week in an unchanged lineup for the Three Lions.