Christian Pulisic’s Stunning Hat-trick USA Has Fans Ecstatic.
Christian Pulisic’s Stunning Hat-trick USA Has Fans Ecstatic.
Christian Pulisic completed a hat-trick with a ‘beautiful’ nutmeg goal as the US hammered Panama 5-1 on Sunday, all but securing their participation in the 2022 World Cup.
While a spot in Qatar is not yet guaranteed, only an impossible six-goal midweek loss to Costa Rica would prevent Gregg Berhalter’s side from returning to the tournament four years after losing out.
The Chelsea player was instrumental in his country’s performance, scoring two of his three goals from the spot and finishing his hat-trick with a superb finish, nutmegging Panama defender Andres Andrade and scored from close range.
Additionally, Paul Arriola and Jesus Ferreira scored for the USA in their resounding triumph at the Exploria Stadium.
Pulisic’s 65th-minute goal was the highlight of the game, following a pass exchange between Luca de la Torre and Antonee Robinson. Robinson crossed.
Pulisic took a touch with his left leg with his back to the goal, twisted around Fidel Escobar, and dummied the ball through his own legs.
The 23-year-old pushed the ball through Andres Andrade’s legs with the outside of his right foot and tucked it over the leg of a sliding Luis Mejia goalkeeper with his right foot from 8 yards.
His goal enthralled USA fans, who heaped praise on the captain’s ‘amazing’ strike, which capped off an outstanding performance.
‘Pulisic megged himself, megged a defender, and scored,’ one fan stated. Messi, for example, does not nutmeg himself. Who else is capable of nutmegging their own two legs. Please. America will always win everything.
‘World class from Pulisic,’ a second stated. What a touch to drag a defender down, then an even better one to nutmeg him.
Another supporter hailed Pulisic’s performance, writing: ‘This Pulisic hat trick is the filthiest goal in USMNT history.
While another stated, ‘My gosh, that was lovely.
‘Wow,’ added a third. Pulisic possesses incredible ability.’
The USA will now attempt to clinch a spot in the Qatar World Cup in 2022 when they face Costa Rica on Wednesday evening.