Since the resumption of soccer in England, USNMT star and Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic has been among the best in the sport. He continued that on Saturday, wasting no time giving his team the lead in the FA Cup Final against Arsenal.
Pulisic netted a goal just five minutes into the match.
Pulisic delivers the opening goal in the #FACupFinal after six minutes! 🔥 @brfootball
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 1, 2020
(via @EmiratesFACup)pic.twitter.com/vMib99Opo5
The FA Cup is a knockout-style tournament that pits the best British soccer teams against one another. Pulisic's goal not only gave Chelsea an early advantage, but put him in the history books as he became the first U.S International player to score in the final.
Christian Pulisic becomes the first U.S. international to score in an #FACupFinal 👏 pic.twitter.com/uEUJBAsxfw
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 1, 2020
Pulisic's brilliance on Saturday is just the latest impressive performance by the 21-year old. His effort since the Premier League returned helped Chelsea finish in the top four of the league.
Unfortunately for Pulisic and Chelsea, he did not get the opportunity to further leave his mark on the FA Cup Final and he exited in the 48th minute with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.
Pedro comes on in Pulisic's place.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 1, 2020
🔵 1-1 🔴 [48'] #HeadsUpFACupFinal pic.twitter.com/A6vToOCuU5
Though he had to leave the contest early, Pulisic once again proved that he is an emerging star both nationally and internationally.
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Christian Pulisic continues to shine for Chelsea early in FA Cup Final, leaves match with injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
