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In just 56 minutes, New Zealand has matched its output from each of its two previous World Cup appearances.
Kiwis scored 2 goals in 3 losses in 1982 and 2 goals in 3 draws in 2010. The All Whites have never won a #FIFAWorldCup game. They lead Iran, 2-1.
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New Zealand back in front!
Another give-and-go between Elijah Just and Chris Wood, with Just nailing the center of the net past the falling Iranian keeper.
2-1 All Whites, in the 56th minute.
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Iran and New Zealand head to halftime even, 1-1.
Iran nearly got in front in stoppage time with header into the net off a free kick, but Team Melli was offside.
New Zealand struck first and has found attacking space behind the Iranian midfield.
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Iran equalizes, and SoFi Stadium erupts.
Moghanloo battles through the New Zealand defense, and finds Rezaeian behind, who flicks it over the Kiwi keeper.
1-1, 33' in LA.
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Against the run of play, it's New Zealand in front!
Elijah Just strikes for the All Whites (wearing all black, like their famous rugby team) on the end of brilliant give and go with Chris Wood.
Iran rode the energy of the crowd, but its 1-0 Kiwis.
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Building has filled in quite a bit in LA, as Iran and New Zealand take the field for the pre-game anthems.
Chance for a big result in Group G. Important 3 points on the line after Belgium and Egypt drew in Seattle.
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Mo Salah and Egypt nearly made history for their country Monday at the World Cup. But Belgium came back and got a 1-1 draw. My @SportingTrib column from Seattle on a match that had plenty of thrills.
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Back at ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Stadium for the second run of World Cup action in Los Angeles.
New Zealand 🇳🇿 (the lowest ranked team in the tournament) take on Iran 🇮🇷 (a story on its own that they’re physically here in this USA-hosted event) to open Group G.
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American by chance and by choice, Folarin Balogun set on his World Cup journey to repay support of his birth nation.
How 2001 decision at a New York airport gate set the path for #USMNT striker's historic two-goal opener ⬇️
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Tyler Adams: "(Australia) is not going to be a lay-up. If anything, it's going to be one of the most difficult teams we play."
Full #USMNT#FIFAWorldCup training media session with Adams and Haji Wright on @SportingTrib YouTube ⬇️
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Tyler Adams picked up the USMNT's lone yellow card in the opener against Paraguay. How does that affect his play going forward?
"I live with yellow cards," he said with a smile.
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Tyler Adams on Christian Pulisic's health:
"C'mon, Christian will be ready, everyone. Let's relax."
Adams said Pulisic got knocked in the calf in training, got hit in the same spot in the game, and then things tighten up at halftime.
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Competitive box passing sessions at USMNT training today.
Group is still quite loose and free following last Friday’s electric World Cup opener. U.S. plays the Australian Socceroos for top of the group this Friday in Seattle.
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Here’s Christian Pulisic *allllllllllllll* the way over on the next field away from the main #USMNT group.
Again, a modified training session (“individual work”) after being subbed off at halftime against Paraguay due to a calf issue.
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Christian Pulisic is doing a “modified training session” today. Pulisic (calf) was subbed off at halftime in Friday’s #USMNT World Cup opener.
Currently in the gym while the rest of the group takes the pitch ⬇️. He’ll be doing individual work today, per US Soccer.
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Christian Pulisic is doing a “modified training session” today. Pulisic (calf) was subbed off at halftime in Friday’s #USMNT World Cup opener.
Currently in the gym while the rest of the group takes the pitch ⬇️. He’ll be doing individual work today, per US Soccer.
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Sparks (7-6) hope to end their current road trip in a sweep. It won't be easy as they take on the Valkyries (8-5) up in the Bay Area. More in the @SportingTrib.
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