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Ken Early: Christian Pulisic’s painful goal the difference as USA beat Iran

USA progress to last-16 in second place behind England thanks to first half goal

USA's Christian Pulisic collides with Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand as he scores at the Al-Thumama Stadium. Photograph: Getty Images
USA's Christian Pulisic collides with Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand as he scores at the Al-Thumama Stadium. Photograph: Getty Images
Ken Early at the Al-Thumama Stadium
Tue Nov 29 2022 - 22:20

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Ken Early

Ken Early

Ken Early is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in soccer