For Iran, it came in the 38th minute at the Al Thumama stadium on a night which had started with so much promise, but ended in so much pain.
It was amid this backdrop that the Iranian players stayed silent throughout the course of their national anthem in their opening match against England last week. The United States and Iran severed formal relations in 1980 and ties were hostile when they met at the 1998 World Cup. Egged on by air-horns and painted faces of red, white and green that were already whipped into a fevered frenzy before the opening whistle, Iran looked to soak up the pressure.
And the Americans would make them pay. A hanging ball into the box found the onrushing Serginio Dest, and his cushioned header was finished by Christian Pulisic. Ghoddos got an even better chance about 10 minutes later, but only managed to whip an effort over as exasperated Iranian fans threw their hands in the air.
Freedom wins again!
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