FIFA World Cup Wales vs Iran Highlights: Iran steal it at death as Cheshmi, Rezaeian scores in injury time to beat Wales
FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights Wales vs Iran: Iran were long looking to break the deadlock, as they put pressure on Wales with a barrage of attacks. But Wales goalkeeper Hennessey seeing the red card opened the game up for Iran. Wales had to change their formation and Iran gained complete control of the match. But just when it felt that the game would still end of a goalless note, Cheshmi put in a stunner to put Iran in front. Two minutes later, Ramin Rezaeian chipped home a second goal, which was the final nail in the coffin. Wales take the bottom spot in the table, while Iran take the second placet, after England.
Iran vs Wales Live: There goes the whistle!
What a match! What a win! Iran steal it at the death. After a drubbing against England, they beat Wales to claim three points and stay alive in the World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup Live Score: FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN!
Rezaeian chips it over the keeper. That's the final nail in the coffin. No way back here from Wales.
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FIFA World Cup Live Score: IRAN DOES IT!!!!!
Cheshmi breaks the deadlock for Iran and puts them in front with a minute left on the clock. Keeps it low and curls it through the defenders and past the keeper to find the net.
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FIFA World Cup Live: 9 minutes of added time
Nine minutes of added time in the match. Can 10-men Wales hold Iran to a draw?
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Wales vs Iran Live Updates: Wales down to 10 men
Aaron Ramsey comes off for Danny Ward. Wales are down to 10 men.
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Wales vs Iran Live Score: WHAT JUST HAPPENED!! RED CARD!!!
Iran with a big chance. Just the player and a Welsh defender catch up. But goalkeeper Hennessey charges out and looks to put the ball put of danger. Fails to make the contact and instead hits the Iran player. VAR CHECK…and it's RED CARD!!!
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Wales vs Iran Live: HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR WALES!
Davies collects the ball outside the box. Goes for the shot from the distance. But saved by the keeper. First shot at goal from Wales in the 2nd half.
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FIFA World Cup Live Updates: Final 10 minutes
It's the final 10 minutes of the game now. Which team will break the deadlock?
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FIFA World Cup Live Score: Pressure up a notch on Wales
5th corner for Iran after yet another Rezaeian cross is put out. Pressure has gone up a notch on Wales. Ezatolahi gets another chance, curls it through the defenders, but the keeper puts it out.
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FIFA World Cup Live: Corner for Iran
Couple of shots from Iran. Ball deflects off the Welsh defender and goes to Rezaeian in the right plank. Gets the ball in, but it has been put out for corner.
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FIFA Wold Cup Live Updates: Taremi's effort goes in vain
Another Iran attack. Super play. 3 against 2. Then 4 against 2. Taremi with the ball, looks to dribbled past the defender, hit the ball on to his foot.
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FIFA Wold Cup Live Score: Double substitution for Wales
Connor Roberts and Harry Wilson replaced by Dan James and Brennan Johnson.
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FIFA Wold Cup Live: Another shot…straight at the keeper
Hajsafi with the chance, inside the box, but shoots it right at the keeper. Corner for Iran. They hold their double substitution.
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Wales vs Iran Live Updates: SOOOO CLOSE FOR IRAN!
It's only Azmoun up there with the ball. Welsh defender looks to catch up. Keeper charges. Azmoun pulls the trigger, tries to go right, but hits the post. On the rebound another opportunity builds up. Another shot on the sidebar.
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Wales vs Iran Live Score: 2nd half gets underway
Time to find out what's in store for us in the second half after a goalless 1st half. Which team will it be to break the deadlock?
Wales vs Iran Live: Stats from the 1st half
FIFA World Cup Live Updates: HALF-TIME
There goes the half-time whistle. No goals at break. Wales dominated the possession. But Iran have been better with their attack and chances so far.
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FIFA World Cup Live Score: Freekick for Iran
Hajsafi takes it. Finds the player. Pass inside the box. Fails. Wales defender then fails to get it out of danger. Another chance builds up. Missed.
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FIFA World Cup Live: AZMOUN….MISSSED!!
What a wonderful cross that was! Finds Azmoun. He leaps, makes a contact, but the ball goes past the goalpost. Huge opportunity missed.
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Wales vs Iran Live Updates: 4 minutes of additional time
There will be four minutes of added time. 4 more minutes to break the deadlock.
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Wales vs Iran Live Score: First corner of the match
41 minutes into the game and we have the first corner of the match. Wales take it. But puts it comfortably into the gloves of the Iran goalkeeper.
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Wales vs Iran Live: Wales own possession
With 68 per cent possession, Wales are dictating the proceedings, but it is Iran who have had the better chances so far, including a disallowed goal.
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FIFA World Cup Live Updates: Azmoun injured
Azmoun injures his calf. There was some concern leading to the match. But he injures himself during a tackle. Goes off the pitch.
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FIFA World Cup Live Score: Another Iran attack goes in vain
Gholizadeh plays a brilliant through ball. Finds Azmoun. Only one defender to tackle, but his attempt goes in vain. Ball is put put of danger.
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FIFA World Cup Live: Freekick for Iran
Rezaeian takes it after getting fouled. Decent ball in. Finds the player but attempt goes off target.
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Wales vs Iran Live Updates: Gholizadeh puts Iran in front…RULED OUT
Gholizadeh scores for Iran. Good movement with the ball from Iran. 3 against one. Superb pass inside the box. VAR check underway. RULED OUT. Not a goal for Iran. Was offside.
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Wales vs Iran Live Score: Great reaction save from Hosseini
Roberts gets the ball in. Moore leaps and connects with the ball. Definite goal, but Hosseini shows great reflex in saving it. Meanwhile, Moore incurs an injury as he is hit with the boot of the Iran defender.
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Wales vs Iran Live: Promising start from Iran
The coach will be really happy with the way Iran has started. Got a couple of decent balls it, has shown that intent.
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FIFA World Cup Live Updates
Iran supporters are here in thousands. They are making plenty of noise
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FIFA World Cup Live Score: Match gets underway
The whistle goes! And there begins the match. Wales looking to make the Last 16. Iran battling for survival. Who will emerge as champions today…let's find out
FIFA World Cup Live: Congratulations to Bale for becoming Wales' most-capped player in history
Wales vs Iran Live Updates: Anthem time
Players of both the side make their way into the ground and assemble for the national anthem. There are plenty of fans in the stadium, most from Iran.
Wales vs Iran Live Score: Iran players warming up for the match
Wales vs Iran Live: Confirmed line-ups for the match
Wales XI: Hennessey; Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, Ramsey, Ampadu, Williams; Wilson, Bale; Moore
Iran XI: H Hosseini, Rezaeian, Pouraliganji, M Hosseini, Mohammadi, Gholizadeh, Noorollahi, Ezatolahi, Hajisafi, Azmoun, Taremi
FIFA World Cup Updates: Bale looking to script big record
Bale, who made his debut for the team back in 2006, is on the verge of becoming the most capped men’s player in Welsh football history. He will claim his 110th cap for Wales when he takes the field for the match against Iran.
FIFA World Cup Score: Look away Iran fans
Iran, which qualified for the last two World Cup finals, has never ever advanced to the round of 16.
FIFA World Cup Live: Iran will be missing their goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand
Iran will be missing their goalkeeper Beiranvand, who is out with an injury. He was cleared to continue by Iran’s medical staff after a collision with a teammate in the opening game against England but later collapsed on the field and was taken to a local hospital.
Wales vs Iran Live Updates: What's the scenario for the Bale-led side?
A win for Wales could mean that they have staked their claim to become the second team, apart from England, to head into the Last 16. A draw however, could make things a bit tensed for Wales, leaving them to hope England beat USA to increase their chances. A loss, on the other hand, could see them fighting for survival.
Wales vs Iran Live Score: HUGE pressure on Iran
A loss for Iran could mean they are all but out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They desperately need a win in this afternoon encounter. However, a draw could subsequently keep the competition alive between Wales, USA and Iran
Wales vs Iran Live: How does Group B points table look like?
England lead the points table, followed by Wales and USA. Iran are yet to open their account.
FIFA World Cup Live Updates: A tough start for Iran in the Qatar World Cup
Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock 10 minutes before the break while Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling tripled the lead before the first-half whistle. Saka completed a brace after the break before Racus Rashford and Jack Greaklish made a mockery of Iran's defence. Mehdi Taremi however denied England a clean sheet as he scored twice.
FIFA World Cup Live Score: Gareth Bale on that penalty
“It was always going to be me. No doubts," Bale said. “I feel like I had to step up and I was happy to do so.”
FIFA World Cup Live: What happened in Wales' last match?
Gareth Bale's late goal from a penalty kick helped Wales pull off the equaliser against USA in their opening FIFA World Cup game.
Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the Group B match between Wales and Iran at the at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. Stay tuned for more updates!
Wales vs Iran Live Updates: Gholizadeh puts Iran in front…RULED OUT
Gholizadeh scores for Iran. Good movement with the ball from Iran. 3 against one. Superb pass inside the box. VAR check underway. RULED OUT. Not a goal for Iran. Was offside.
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Wales vs Iran Live Score: Great reaction save from Hosseini
Roberts gets the ball in. Moore leaps and connects with the ball. Definite goal, but Hosseini shows great reflex in saving it. Meanwhile, Moore incurs an injury as he is hit with the boot of the Iran defender.
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Wales vs Iran Live: Promising start from Iran
The coach will be really happy with the way Iran has started. Got a couple of decent balls it, has shown that intent.
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FIFA World Cup Live Updates
Iran supporters are here in thousands. They are making plenty of noise
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FIFA World Cup Live Score: Match gets underway
The whistle goes! And there begins the match. Wales looking to make the Last 16. Iran battling for survival. Who will emerge as champions today…let's find out
FIFA World Cup Live: Congratulations to Bale for becoming Wales' most-capped player in history
Wales vs Iran Live Updates: Anthem time
Players of both the side make their way into the ground and assemble for the national anthem. There are plenty of fans in the stadium, most from Iran.
Wales vs Iran Live Score: Iran players warming up for the match
Wales vs Iran Live: Confirmed line-ups for the match
Wales XI: Hennessey; Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, Ramsey, Ampadu, Williams; Wilson, Bale; Moore
Iran XI: H Hosseini, Rezaeian, Pouraliganji, M Hosseini, Mohammadi, Gholizadeh, Noorollahi, Ezatolahi, Hajisafi, Azmoun, Taremi
FIFA World Cup Updates: Bale looking to script big record
Bale, who made his debut for the team back in 2006, is on the verge of becoming the most capped men’s player in Welsh football history. He will claim his 110th cap for Wales when he takes the field for the match against Iran.
FIFA World Cup Score: Look away Iran fans
Iran, which qualified for the last two World Cup finals, has never ever advanced to the round of 16.
FIFA World Cup Live: Iran will be missing their goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand
Iran will be missing their goalkeeper Beiranvand, who is out with an injury. He was cleared to continue by Iran’s medical staff after a collision with a teammate in the opening game against England but later collapsed on the field and was taken to a local hospital.
Wales vs Iran Live Updates: What's the scenario for the Bale-led side?
A win for Wales could mean that they have staked their claim to become the second team, apart from England, to head into the Last 16. A draw however, could make things a bit tensed for Wales, leaving them to hope England beat USA to increase their chances. A loss, on the other hand, could see them fighting for survival.
Wales vs Iran Live Score: HUGE pressure on Iran
A loss for Iran could mean they are all but out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They desperately need a win in this afternoon encounter. However, a draw could subsequently keep the competition alive between Wales, USA and Iran
Wales vs Iran Live: How does Group B points table look like?
England lead the points table, followed by Wales and USA. Iran are yet to open their account.
FIFA World Cup Live Updates: A tough start for Iran in the Qatar World Cup
Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock 10 minutes before the break while Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling tripled the lead before the first-half whistle. Saka completed a brace after the break before Racus Rashford and Jack Greaklish made a mockery of Iran's defence. Mehdi Taremi however denied England a clean sheet as he scored twice.
FIFA World Cup Live Score: Gareth Bale on that penalty
“It was always going to be me. No doubts," Bale said. “I feel like I had to step up and I was happy to do so.”
FIFA World Cup Live: What happened in Wales' last match?
Gareth Bale's late goal from a penalty kick helped Wales pull off the equaliser against USA in their opening FIFA World Cup game.
Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the Group B match between Wales and Iran at the at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. Stay tuned for more updates!