Pulisic delivered an outstanding performance in Sunday night's match against Udinese, earning him the Man of the Match award. The American player broke the deadlock just six minutes into the game, skillfully receiving a long pass from Modrić and calmly slotting the ball past Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
After the match, former American player Mike Grella praised Pulisic's composure on CBS Sports' "Golazo" show: "Pulisic clearly possesses great composure, which is one of the hallmarks of a top striker. When he handles the ball in the box, it's as if everything slows down. His goal perfectly illustrates this: he controls his body, slows down his movements and the pace of play, making the shot look effortlessly easy—unlike many young players who would blast it with power. This is not an easy skill to master."