Christian Pulisic receives attention in the goalmouth after scoring against Iran in the World Cup. Getty Images
Christian Pulisic was substituted at half-time after scoring a goal for the United States against Iran in their Group B finale in Qatar on Tuesday.
The Chelsea winger was involved in a hard collision with Iran keeper shortly before half-time as he tapped in a headed cross from Sergino Dest to put the US up 1-0.
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Pulisic lay on the ground in the goalmouth for a few minutes before leaving the field and receiving attention from the team’s trainers before coming back on and finishing the first half.
Brenden Aaronson came on for Pulisic after half-time, with the US needing a win to advance to the knockout round of the World Cup.