Chinanews.com, Beijing, November 30th, title: "U.S.-Iraq War" without sanctions, military confrontation, and flames of war
Reporter Wang Hao
When you think of Iran and the United States, what words do you think of?
War, oil or negotiations?
No matter which one it is, it smells like gunpowder to some extent.
In the World Cup in Qatar, Iran and the United States were in Group B. In the final round of the group, they faced each other to compete for a qualifying spot. What is the style of this grievance game?
And listen to me slowly.
On November 30, Beijing time, in the third round of Group B of the Qatar World Cup group match, the Iranian team played against the US team.
The picture shows the US team player (blue) holding the ball.
old worries
The entanglement between Iran and the United States has a history of several decades. Simply put, it is: loved, hated, cried, and laughed.
Today, the relationship between Iran and the United States can be said to be not very harmonious.
Let’s experience the passionate interaction between the two countries in recent months like this:
The United States sanctioned Iran's Intelligence Ministry and Intelligence Minister Khatib.
Biden: The United States does not rule out the use of force as a last resort against Iran.
U.S. State Department: Iran's request to lift sanctions against Iran "has no achievable room".
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: The era of US unilateralism and hegemony is over.
The Iranian Navy announced the capture of two US drone ships.
The picture shows the cultural performance at the opening ceremony in Qatar.
Photo by Liu Zhankun issued by China News Agency
In the history of the Football World Cup, Iran and the United States once played against each other.
That was in the 1998 World Cup in France. Under the international situation at that time, the relationship between the two countries was, uh, also not harmonious.
Therefore, although Iran and the United States are not favorites to win the championship from a competitive point of view, some media called the match between the two teams the "king of the game."
On November 29, local time, a group match of Group B of the Qatar World Cup was held at the Atumama Stadium. The US team beat the Iranian team 1-0.
The picture shows the fans of the Iranian team in the stadium.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan
That year, Iran and the United States met in the World Cup group stage in France.
In the end, Iran narrowly beat the United States 2:1, taking away a world-renowned victory.
After 24 years, these two storied teams meet again in Group B of the World Cup in Qatar.
With such a background, it is inevitable that people will be more curious about the confrontation between Iran and the United States.
The other two teams in Group B are England and Wales, emmmmm, this group is indeed very dramatic, and the draw is considered a miracle.
Screenshot of fan comments.
New grievances
Originally, because of these historical grievances, the fans' appetite was whetted, and the brand-new story that happened during the group stage match can be said to be equivalent to giving the big guys a small barbecue of peanuts and melon seeds-everything is ready, just wait for the big melons .
When the U.S. Soccer Association released the World Cup Group B standings on social media, it tampered with the Iranian flag without authorization.
Although the post was subsequently deleted, it still sparked protests in Iran.
The Iranian Football Federation said it had lodged a complaint with FIFA.
The social media account of the American Football Association is obviously impossible to be controlled by the American football team, because the head coach of the American team, Berhart, is also a little speechless.
On November 30, Beijing time, in the third round of Group B of the Qatar World Cup group match, the match between the Iranian team and the US team officially started.
In a press conference before the final round of the group stage, Berhart and US team captain Tyler Adams apologized for the incident. Berhart said: "The players and staff don't know what is released, sometimes things are. What we can't control ... all we do is apologize on behalf of the players and staff."
The team tried their best to win the World Cup, but the backside was clean up of such moths. To put it bluntly, isn't the U.S. Football Association's "backstab" behavior?
Before the final round, the US team's qualifying situation was not optimistic. The two draws made them only accumulate 2 points, ranking third in the group.
The Iranian team ranked second in the group with 3 points after one win and one loss. Simply put, whoever wins the last round of these two teams can ensure their qualification.
From the inside to the outside of the court, the atmosphere has been enhanced here, and even friends who don't usually watch the game come to inquire about the time of the game.
showdown
With much anticipation, the final round of Group B started.
In the first half of the game, the United States took the initiative and Pulisic scored a goal.
It was a chance to grab a spot in front of goal and Pulisic slammed the ball in before colliding with the Iranian keeper.
This ball is the reward for his bravery.
In the second half, Iran made a strong counterattack and had many good chances to score goals, but unfortunately failed to rewrite the score.
In the end, the United States defeated Iran 1-0 and advanced to the round of 16 in the World Cup in Qatar.
There was no tense scene as people imagined. All the players tried their best to win within the scope of football rules.
On November 30, Beijing time, in the third round of Group B of the Qatar World Cup group match, the match between the Iranian team and the US team officially started.
The picture shows the US team player (blue) with the ball.
However, I believe that fans who have watched this game will not be disappointed, because this is what football should be like.
After the final whistle, many Iranian players burst into tears.
They were very close to qualifying for the group stage, but they failed to seize the opportunity in the end.
At this time, American players stepped forward to comfort the disappointed and tearful Iranian players.
FIFA commented on this scene like this: Because I have tried my best, I will cry and be unwilling when I leave.
You know it, and so does your opponent.
At this moment, there is no confrontation, no sanctions, no war, they are just people who love football with all their strength on the green field.
On November 29, local time, a group match of Group B of the Qatar World Cup was held at the Atumama Stadium. The US team beat the Iranian team 1-0.
The picture shows players from both sides communicating during the game.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan
The Iranian team failed to take away the victory, but they created tremendous pressure on the US team. According to foreign media reports, the US team coach Berhalter said after the game that this game made his hair that was not rich even more scarce .
For the Iranian team, this is the respect and affirmation from the opponent.
Let football belong to football, perhaps, in the World Cup in Qatar, this is as shining as the Hercules Cup.
And if the missiles that would fly up from time to time in the sky could be replaced with soccer balls, then how wonderful this world would be.
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