Match report

USA Defeats Iran 1-0 in World Cup Thriller

Iran
Iran
0–1
FT
USA
USA
Nov 29, 2022

USA secured their first win of the World Cup by defeating Iran 1-0. The game was marked by tense moments and a decisive strike from star player Christian Pulisic in the 38th minute, assisted by Sergino Dest. Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, USA held onto their lead to secure an important three points.

Key Facts

  • • Christian Pulisic scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute.
  • • Sergino Dest provided the assist for Pulisic's goal.
  • • Two yellow cards were issued to Iran players: H. Kanani (0') and M. Hosseini (77').
  • • Three substitutions were made by USA, including B. Aaronson replacing Christian Pulisic in the 46th minute.

Lineups

Iran

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Beiranvand (G)
  • 23 R. Rezaeian (D)
  • 19 M. Hosseini (D)
  • 8 M. Pouraliganji (D)
  • 5 M. Mohammadi (D)
  • 17 A. Gholizadeh (M)
  • 6 S. Ezatolahi (M)
  • 21 A. Noorollahi (M)
  • 3 E. Hajisafi (M)
  • 9 M. Taremi (F)
  • 20 S. Azmoun (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Karimi
  • 14 S. Ghoddos
  • 16 M. Torabi
  • 25 A. Jalali
  • 10 K. Ansarifard
  • 2 S. Moharrami
  • 4 S. Khalilzadeh
  • 13 H. Kanani
  • 24 H. Hosseini
  • 12 P. Niazmand
  • 15 R. Cheshmi
  • 11 V. Amiri
  • 22 A. Abedzadeh

USA

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Turner (G)
  • 2 S. Dest (D)
  • 20 C. Carter-Vickers (D)
  • 13 T. Ream (D)
  • 5 A. Robinson (D)
  • 6 Y. Musah (M)
  • 4 T. Adams (M)
  • 8 W. McKennie (M)
  • 21 T. Weah (F)
  • 24 J. Sargent (F)
  • 10 C. Pulišić (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 B. Aaronson
  • 23 K. Acosta
  • 19 H. Wright
  • 3 W. Zimmerman
  • 18 S. Moore
  • 9 J. Ferreira
  • 7 G. Reyna
  • 16 J. Morris
  • 14 L. de la Torre
  • 22 D. Yedlin
  • 25 S. Johnson
  • 26 J. Scally
  • 12 E. Horvath
  • 17 C. Roldán
  • 15 A. Long

Timeline

  1. Iran
    ?' Iran Card · Yellow Card
    H. Kanani

    Argument

  2. USA
    38' USA Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Pulisic · Assist: S. Dest
  3. USA
    43' USA Card · Yellow Card
    T. Adams

    Foul

  4. Iran
    45'+3 Iran subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Mohammadi · On: A. Karimi
  5. Iran
    46' Iran subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Azmoun · On: S. Ghoddos
  6. USA
    46' USA subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Pulisic · On: B. Aaronson
  7. USA
    65' USA subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. McKennie · On: K. Acosta
  8. Iran
    71' Iran subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Noorollahi · On: M. Torabi
  9. Iran
    72' Iran subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Hajsafi · On: A. Jalali
  10. Iran
    77' Iran Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hosseini

    Foul

  11. USA
    77' USA subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Sargent · On: H. Wright
  12. Iran
    78' Iran subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Gholizadeh · On: Karim Ansarifard
  13. USA
    82' USA subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Weah · On: W. Zimmerman
  14. USA
    82' USA subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Dest · On: S. Moore
  15. Iran
    90'+6 Iran Card · Yellow Card
    A. Jalali

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Iran USA
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 77% 84%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 12
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 466 474
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 1 5
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 361 397
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Pulisic's goal at the 38-minute mark shifted momentum towards USA.
  • ▸ The introduction of B. Aaronson and H. Wright as substitutes helped stabilize USA’s defense and maintain their lead.