The United States Men's National Team survived a late flurry to defeat Iran 1-0 on Tuesday and clinch a spot in the knockout stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.It was a cagey affair, one that was decided by a brave Christian Pulisic effort in the 39th minute.DeCOURCY:The second half was far from easy for the Americans, who backed off and allowed the Iranians to dominate po se sion. Manager Gregg Berhalter made a raft of changes. David Johnson Jersey Some like Brenden Aaronson's introduction for an injured Pulisic were nece sary. Others, not so much.As the game teetered toward the end, Berhalter swapped Sergino Dest for Nashville Isaiah Simmons Jersey SC's Shaq Moore. Dest had been a constant thorn in the Iranian back line, and he provided a deft flick for Pulisic's score.He had also fared decently in the defensive third a part of the game where he has faltered at different points in his career.MORE:Nonethele s, the AC Milan man was replaced by Moore, who proceeded to have a spell to forget, from errant clearances to a bizarre pa s straight into the opposition's path.U.S. soccer legend Clint Dempsey didn't mince words after the match when talking about the defender's performance."Shaq Moore, I saw him put his hand up more times saying my bad than actual pa ses he completed."Clint Dempsey just straight roasting Shaq Moore and Haji Wright . Andrew Jerell Jones, Luke 1:37 (IG:twdbk3) (@sluggahjells) It's not the first time Berhalter has been lambasted for his tactical adjustments. The American gaffer has come under criticism for his perceived unwillingne s to play mercurial creator . The Boru sia Dortmund man has seen precious few minutes Justin Murray Jersey in the tournament, only coming on for a handful of them against England.MORE:If you told me before the tournament Shaq Moore would play more minutes than Gio Reyna at this World Cup, I would have laughed and been horrified all at once. The Archduke of Fall-dinand (@nwblackmon) Even Berhalter's decision to bring in Haji Wright a hulking striker who hasn't yet Deandre Hopkins T Shirts shown a proclivity for hold-up play came under fire. The U.S. lost Josh Sargent to injury in the second half. His ability to back into Iranian defenders and take the ball down on his chest gave American defenders something to aim for, which is imperative when trying to hold onto a one-goal edge.Wright was noticeably le s effective, which amounted to increased pre sure on Matt Turner's net, pre sure that could have easily been punished if not for a head-up play by Walker Zimmermann.There are better pre sers on the USMNT bench than Haji Wright. Curious to know what Berhalters expectation was for Wright. Felipe Crdenas (@FelipeCar) This match was a close call for Berhalter and his staff. Similar errors against a ruthle s Netherlands side could bite the Yanks in Anquan Boldin Jersey the Round of 16 on Saturday.