Andrea Radrizzani sends message after Leeds United men's huge moment on world stage - YEP 30/11/22
Whites chairman Andrea Radrizzani quickly issued a message after seeing two of Leeds United’s players reach the Qatar World Cup last 16.
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Leeds duo Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson are through to
the competition’s knockout stages with the USA who sealed a 1-0 victory in
Tuesday night’s must-win game against Group B opponents Iran. Adams made his
third consecutive World Cup start as US captain whilst Aaronson was brought on
at half-time to replace the injured Christian Pulisic who hurt himself after
netting what proved the game’s winning goal eight minutes before the break.
Adams played a part in the build-up to the winner and both he and Aaronson
impressed as Gregg Berhalter’s side jumped above Iran into the group’s second
qualification place to go through to the last 16 along with group winners
England. However, one late goal for Iran and a draw would have knocked the
States out and Berhalter’s outfit had to withstand some anxious late moments,
particularly two late Iran penalty claims either side of a golden chance in the
94th minute which Morteza Pouraliganji headed just wide.
Very intense game. Glad for Tyler and Brenden ππππͺ ππ pic.twitter.com/QRPZCyz3Kv
— Andrea Radrizzani (@andrearadri) November 29, 2022
“Very intense game,” wrote Radrizzani on his Twitter page.
“Glad for Tyler and Brenden.” The Whites chairman’s message was accompanied by
three clapping hand emojis, a flexed bicep and a yellow and blue heart. The USA
will now face the Netherlands on Saturday afternoon in a bid to reach the
quarter-finals.