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‘Captain America’: Christian Pulisic hailed after US victory against Iran but worries after pelvic injury

The 24-year-old soccer player scored the lone goal of the entire match before the first half ended in the 38th minute on November 29

AL-THUMAMA, QATAR: USMNT has propelled into the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after earning a tough 1-0 win over Iran in a nerve-racking Group B decider at Qatar 2022. The match was an absolute rager at the Al-Thumama stadium, particularly due to Christian Pulisic. Fans hailed him as the "real Captain America" after he scored a lone goal against Iran at the risk of severe personal injury.

The 24-year-old soccer player scored the lone goal of the entire match before the first half ended in the 38th minute on Tuesday, November 29. USMNT stormed into the 2022 World Cup last 16 with a fantastic assist by Sergino Dest who raided the ball into the nets putting a long-lasting silence on the rowdy Iranian supporters. However, Pulisic rammed into Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand. Even though he returned to the field a while after receiving treatment, he was soon called off as he had sustained an abdominal injury causing a major concern for the team at this crucial stage. Regardless, the fans were ecstatic about this goal and hailed Pulisic as their Captain America who helped his team reach the knockout stage. Fox Soccer shared the moment saying, "CAPTAIN AMERICA DELIVERED! Christian Pulisic's goal that sent the @USMNT to the knockout stage is the GOAL OF THE DAY."

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Fans hail Christian Pulisic as Captain America after defeating Iran 1-0

One user wrote, "Christian Pulisic gave up his body for that goal… he swear he really Captain America." Another user tweeted, "Including qualifying, Christian Pulisic has now been directly involved in 20 goals in World Cup matches for the USA: Apps: 26 Goals: 13 Assists: 7 Captain America."

One user thanked the broadcast for coining the term and tweeted, "This broadcaster just said “Captain America does the business” as the way to word that Pulisic led us to a 1-0 victory today and you have to respect that he found the wildest way to put it."

One user tweeted, "Pulisic really sacrificed his ability to ever have children just to avenge the Shah. He truly is Captain America." Another user tweeted, "Christian Pulisic Appreciation Post Beyond proud of Captain America came up big for his country #Pulisic #USA."

One user wrote, "They don't call u captain America for nothing. Way to go bro. Pulisic doing what he knows how to do best. Delivering when it matters most. Even at the detriment of his world cup campaign."

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