USMNT head coach Greg Burhalter said after a draw with England On Friday, he said he was happy with the results.
Berhalter, 49, admitted the work was not done. stars and stripes They face Iran on Tuesday and need a win to advance to the Round of 16. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
USMNT dominated both World Cup matches, both ending in draws, failing to beat Iran, wales beat England.
Mr Verhalter said he was happy to have neutralized England and was now focused on creating danger with an attack on Iran.
USMNT took seven corner kicks against England and failed to score on any of them, but it was the final play of the game that angered the American fans.
USMNT head coach Greg Berhalter post-game presser
Instead of sending the ball into the box hoping for a final header to break the deadlock, USMNT attempted a trick play that turned sour as soon as the referee blew the game-ending whistle.
At the post-match press conference, Berhalter stressed that USMNT had to score on a set piece.
“I think both teams worked hard. Both teams gave each other difficulties at times, but overall we were happy with the effort,” said Berhalter. “It’s always good to get a clean sheet at the World Cup. I want to see a goal in a set piece.
“We are proud of our work is not finishedWe have to win Tuesday. We know we can win on five points and we have to focus on those five points.”