Iran vs USA 0-1: World Cup 2022 – as it happened

So there you have it, USA make it through to the knockout stages and Iran are out.

Here is our first set of Round of 16:

Netherlands vs USA — December 3

England vs Senegal — December 4

We will be back tomorrow for another frenetic day of World Cup action.

While most supporters are heading home, it’s the Americans who understandably are hanging back to enjoy some music at the FIFA music stage.

Before leaving, Iranian fans could be seen congratulating the US supporters, taking selfies and videos together, with no sign of animosity between fans.

Iranian fan Behram said he was “absolutely heartbroken and shattered” after the narrow loss and that it was a disappointing end to the game.

“The loss against England was bad …. but we showed how good we are against Wales … but today we made too many mistakes… defensively and offensively,” the 45 year old said.

“They (US) deserve the victory,” he said.

Rob Converse, 39, said it is an “amazing” feeling for the US to qualify for the Round of 16 for the first time since 2014.

“That was an amazing game and feeling. Soccer is not that big in the US but being overseas I have started to catch on,” Converse said.

“The whole time we were pins and needles. Those extra nine minutes were not easy at all,” he said, adding that he lives in Doha with his wife, MJ, who was also at the game.

What it means.

📸: @USMNT pic.twitter.com/tmFA9zsunA

— Premier League USA (@PLinUSA) November 29, 2022

Placed against the backdrop of the political turmoil in their country and a host of off-field issues they have encountered since arriving in Qatar, Iran deserve credit for their showing in this World Cup. They ultimately fell short, but they can leave with their heads held high.

Gregg Berhalter’s side will take on the Netherlands on Saturday. The USA’s dynamism could create problems for the Dutch who are yet to hit their stride in the World Cup.

Excited to see what American sports media makes of Louis Van Gaal…

— Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) November 29, 2022

Exhale….. my goodness…. Onto the Knockouts. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 @usmnt

— Stu Holden (@stuholden) November 29, 2022

The Kansas City FIFA #WorldCupWatchParty celebrates the @USMNT advancing to the knockout stage moments after the final whistle blew! 🔥 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/HN11AHmv7P

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 29, 2022

USA win 1-0 and are through to the Round of 16!

Players from both sides crumble to the floor at full time. That was a slog for both teams, but USA have ground out a win here. And you’ve got to say, they deserved it.

Iran play a long ball in and the ball ends up past Turner but is comfortably cleared. Taremi was on the floor there and Iran were bellowing for a penalty. VAR says no.

90+7 mins: Iran 0-1 USA

Iran’s low free-kick is headed just wide by Torabi. That had Turner worried.

90+4 mins: Iran 0-1 USA

An eternity for the US, a split second for Iran. Time is a relative concept in injury time.

90+1 mins: Iran 0-1 USA

Just the one shot on target for Iran today. Matt Turner has had busier days on the bench for Arenal. They scored twice in injury time against Wales. Will there be more late drama here?

89 mins: Iran 0-1 USA

Dest and Weah are off, defenders Zimmerman and Moore are on. USA are 10 minutes away from the Round of 16.

82 mins: Iran 0-1 USA

Weston McKennie channeling his inner coach with some instructions from the bench for Tim Ream during a stoppage in play.

And it's Haji Wright coming in for Josh Sargent.

1-0 USA, 78th minute.

— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) November 29, 2022

The centre back cynically tackles Aaronson and receives Iran’s first yellow of the night. Both sides have made changes, too – Wright is on for Sargent and Gholizadeh is replaced by Ansarifard for Iran.

77 mins: Iran 0-1 USA