England is difficult to break through the "iron barrel formation", and the suspense of advancing to the third round is left to the third round

(Qatar World Cup) England is difficult to break through the "iron barrel formation" and suffers from a boring tie to advance to the third round

　　China News Agency, Doha, November 25th. The second round match between England and the United States in Group B of this cup was held at the Gulf Stadium on the 25th.

The England team failed to break through the "iron barrel formation" set up by the opponent. The whole game was a bit dull. The two teams scored a goalless draw and shook hands.

On November 26, Beijing time, in the second round of Group B of the World Cup group stage, the England team drew 0-0 with the US team.

In the game, Pulissy of the US team hit the goal frame in the first half, McKennie missed a good chance, and the England team had few chances in the game. In the end, the two sides shook hands and made a draw.

The picture shows England player Kane (middle) headed for the top.

　　The first big victory against the Iranian team gave England the initiative to qualify for the group stage.

England coach Southgate said that the team conceded two goals against Iran, "We have to do better against the US team."

The U.S. team, which drew with Wales in the first round, is eager to pass a victory and hold the chance of qualifying in their own hands.

　　At the beginning of the game, the England team took the lead.

In the 9th minute, Saka made a cross from the right side of the penalty area, and Kane pushed with his right foot and was blocked by the defender from the bottom line.

Facing the "iron barrel formation" set up by the US team, England's midfielders such as Bellingham and Saka, who shined in the first game, seemed helpless.

　　The U.S. team defended tenaciously while counterattacking sharply. In the 32nd minute, U.S. forward Pulisic volleyed from an angle in front of the penalty area, and the ball hit the goal frame and popped out.

This is the most threatening attack in the game.

On November 26, Beijing time, in the second round of Group B of the World Cup group stage, the England team drew 0-0 with the US team.

In the game, Pulissy of the US team hit the goal frame in the first half, McKennie missed a good chance, and the England team had few chances in the game. In the end, the two sides shook hands and made a draw.

The picture shows the game scene.

　　In the second half, the US team continued to defend solidly and wait for an opportunity to counterattack.

In the 48th minute, McKenney tried a long-range shot from outside the penalty area. In the 57th minute, Pulisic's long-range shot was blocked by the goalkeeper.

The US team immediately launched a press near the penalty area and made 5 consecutive corner kicks to threaten the opponent's goal, but failed to score.

After the 77th minute, U.S. team coach Bernhardt replaced three active players one after another, but also failed to score a goal. The score of 0:0 remained until the end.

　　This game was England's 12th World Cup game that ended 0-0. They are also the team with the most goalless goals in World Cup history.

　　England captain Kane said after the game that the oppression and pressing of the US team were very good. "After our first performance, people thought we could crush all opponents, but this is not the case."

On November 26th, Beijing time, the second round of Group B of the World Cup group stage kicked off, and the England team faced the US team.

The picture shows England goalkeeper Pickford struggling to save.

　　England defender Maguire believes that the England players have not shown their best form.

　　After this battle, the England team continued to lead with 4 points, the Iran team ranked second with 3 points, the US team and Wales team ranked third and fourth respectively, and all four teams still have the possibility of advancing to the knockout round. The suspense lasted until the third round.

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