Tag: Iran

In a hard-fought match, Team Melli's second-half tactical adjustments were not enough, and Iran fell to the United States 0-1

Iran Player Ratings vs USA: Poor Finishing Dooms Team Melli

Iran, Player Ratings, Qatar, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, U.S.A., World Cup, World Cup 2022
In the last match of the group stage, Iran lost a heartbreaker to the United States, falling 0-1. After a disappointing first half that saw Christian Pulisic score the lone goal, the Team Melli made significant tactical adjustments. These changes nearly led to Iran scoring late and securing their place in the Knockout Round, but poor finishing ensured that the scoreline held.
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In a hard-fought performance, Christian Pulisic's first-half goal saw the United States overcome Iran and advance to the Round of 16

USA Player Ratings vs Iran: Pulisic Electric for the US

Iran, Player Ratings, Qatar, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, U.S.A., World Cup, World Cup 2022
In a hard-fought performance, Christian Pulisic's first-half goal saw the United States overcome Iran and advance to the Round of 16. Once again, the Americans dominated the first half, but a poor second half nearly saw the underdogs find a late equalizer. Despite allowing several late chances, the backline was in fine form, and the American forwards ran wild against the Iranian defense.
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The Cult of Calcio will recap the events from Qatar in its own special way. So let's identify the best and worst performers from the World Cup Days 1 and 2

Tops and Flops of World Cup Days 1 and 2: Valencia Stuns Host Nation

Ecuador, England, Iran, Netherlands, Qatar, Senegal, Serie A, U.S.A., Wales, World Cup, World Cup 2022
Welcome to the first edition of the daily World Cup Tops and Flops. At the end of every day of action, the Cult of Calcio will recap the events from Qatar in its own special way. Since the opening day only featured a solitary encounter, we merged the first two days in one installment. So let's identify the best and worst performers from the World Cup Days 1 and 2.
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2022 World Cup Group B contains Euro 2020 finalists England, a Wales team that is playing in its first World Cup since 1958, the United States and Iran.

2022 FIFA World Cup Preview and Predictions: Group B

England, Iran, Serie A, U.S.A., Wales, World Cup, World Cup 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and we are bringing you a preview of every group ahead of the tournament, offering an insight into each team, as well as predictions as to who will progress to the knockout rounds. Below, we preview Group B that contains Euro 2020 finalists England, a Wales team that is playing in its first World Cup since 1958, the United States and Iran.
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Meanwhile in Moscow: Quaresma Qualifies Portugal

Iran, Meanwhile In Moscow, Portugal, World Cup, World Cup 2018
The beauty of the last round of matches in the World Cup Group Stage lies in simultaneity, something not seen very often in modern football. In a thrilling swing of last minute emotions, Portugal saw the first place in Group B slipping out their hands tonight, as they conceded a penalty kick to Iran during stoppage time, just as Spain leveled their game with Morocco.
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Meanwhile in Moscow: Spain, One Goal Is Enough

Iran, Meanwhile In Moscow, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2018
If your only strategy is defending to death, it is probable that sooner or later you will end up conceding at least one goal. Especially if your opponent is Spain, and their striker is Diego Costa. This is what happened to Iran tonight, whose coach Carlos Queiroz prepared the game with the one and only idea of keeping the Spanish away from the Asian goal.
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Meanwhile in Moscow: Eid Mubarak, Morocco and Iran

Iran, Meanwhile In Moscow, Morocco, World Cup, World Cup 2018
In the day the Muslim World celebrated Eid, the end of Ramadan, the first game in Group B of World Cup 2018 featured an evocative clash between Morocco and Iran. Just when people were about to leave Saint Peterburg's Stadium, Moroccan striker Aziz Bouhaddouz deflected a free kick into his own goal, giving a shocking late victory to the Asians.
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