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8:53 AM PT — The U.S. males’s soccer group is headed again to the USA, dropping to the Netherlands 3-1 on the World Cup and failing to achieve its first quarterfinals since 2002.
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The recreation obtained off to a tough begin for the Americans. Just 10 minutes in, Netherlands ahead Memphis Depay scored the sport’s first aim. Despite a number of alternatives, the U.S. failed to attain within the first half. Then, with solely seconds remaining in stoppage time earlier than the break, Netherland’s Daley Blind scored a backbreaking second aim for his nation.
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THERE IT IS!
THE @USMNT TAKES ONE BACK 🔥🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ZaxPsw2pNU
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The U.S. made a late run, due to a Christian Pulisic assisted aim, netted by Haji Wright on the 76-minute mark.
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Unfortunately for the USA, the Netherlands scored one other aim simply minutes later, primarily sealing the American’s destiny.
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The United States outshot Netherlands 17-11. They additionally had 8 pictures on course, in comparison with the Netherlands 6.
Christian Pulisic made his triumphant return to the sphere Saturday … this after the U.S. soccer star was severely injured whereas scoring the successful aim in opposition to Iran within the USMNT’s earlier World Cup recreation.
What a CHANCE for the @USMNT! 😱
The USMNT is knocking early in opposition to the Netherlands pic.twitter.com/PMuZwBYJuM
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Pulisic did not appear too hobbled because the U.S. began enjoying in opposition to the Netherlands throughout its round-of-16 matchup in Qatar. Christian appeared spry and aggressive, however he missed just a few alternatives to place some targets on the board. At half, the Netherlands has already taken a 2-0 lead over the U.S. after scoring proper earlier than the halftime whistle.
As we reported, Pulisic suffered a pelvic contusion Tuesday after crashing into the goalie as he scored the game-winner in opposition to Iran, propelling the U.S. to a 1-0 victory. Initially, the phrase was he had suffered a groin damage … however he later clarified, “I did not get hit within the balls. I’m alright. It was very painful. That bone is there for a cause to guard you and I hit it effectively. I used to be sore.”
Pulisic — referred to as Captain America for his group management — despatched Iran dwelling from the match by scoring the aim, however he was in an excessive amount of ache to have fun within the second.
He instructed reporters Thursday … “I noticed the ball went in. I used to be a bit confused as a result of the fellows round me — I feel they have been simply making an attempt to maintain a distance and ensure I used to be OK. But it did not actually really feel like a celebration, so I used to be nervous about offsides … You by no means know these days, so I wasn’t positive what was occurring. But I imply, I knew it went in.”
Christian additionally posted a Snapchat of himself smiling in a hospital mattress after struggling the damage with a caption … “So f—ing happy with my guys I’ll be prepared Saturday.”
Originally Published — 7:49 AM PT