Pulisic describes winning goal, sets new targets for USA (1:18)Christian Pulisic talks Sam Borden through his winning goal for USA vs. Iran and looks ahead to the last-16 clash with the Netherlands. (1:18)
DOHA, Qatar — If we’re at the point of examining strides and gait — and it certainly feels like we are — then it should be said that Christian Pulisic walked smoothly as he came through the door. There was no noticeable hitch, no limp, no gimp. There was no hesitation.
There was also no denying Pulisic’s confidence once he sat down. The United States are considerable betting underdogs against the Netherlands in Saturday’s World Cup round-of-16 match but Pulisic made it clear the players have no intention of doing anything but advancing.
“I truly believe that we can play anybody and we can beat anybody,” Pulisic told ESPN on Friday at the team hotel. “We got out of the group, which we can be extremely proud of. But now that we’re here, we’re not just OK with doing that.”
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