Wales vs Iran FIFA World Cup 2022 match highlights: Iran beat 10-man Wales 2-0 with a special extra time blitz

WAL vs IRN match score LIVE update: Iran score again! They have won it!

101 mins: Wales desperate for a goal, put everything forward but lose possession. Iran break away 4 on 2, and Ramin chips it over the Welsh goalkeeper.

Wales 0-2 Iran

 

WAL vs IRN match LIVE updates: CHESHMI, remember the name!

99 mins: Iran has done it! They deserve their goal. They deserve their lead. Only his second goal ever for Iran. Cheshmi hit a thunderous shot frm outside the penaly corner into the right bottom corner. Iran have their goal.

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match LIVE score and updates: 9 minutes of extra time at the end of 90 minutes

90+1 mins: Iran have a man advantage and will look to mount one last surge to break the Wales defensive line. 

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match LIVE: Wales goalkeeper SENT OFF!

87 mins: Referee had a good look at the replay after being called back by VAR. He comes back with a changed mind, reverses his yellow card to Hennessey, and shows him a direct red card. Wales are down to 10 men. 

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WAL vs IRN match score LIVE: Hennessey collides with Taremi way outside his penalty area

84 mins: That's a big collission. Taremi is still down. The Iran attacker was away and clear on the goal. Goalkeeper Hennessey came a long way out and caught Taremi. VAR calls referee over to check for possible red card. 

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match LIVE: Triple substitution for Iran

77 mins: Alireza Jehanbaksh replaces Ali Gholizadeh, Mehdi Torabi in for captain Haji Safi, Rouzbeh Cheshmi in for Nourallahi

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match score LIVE: Iran are coming closer and closer

73 mins: Iran are dominating the game now. Hennessey makes a fingertip save. Iran take a quick corner and Wales somehow block again. Another corner. 

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match LIVE updates: Both sides desperate to break the deadlock

64 mins: After a couple of attack from Wales come to nothing, Iran break away with three on three. Taremi's shot is blocked. Corner to Iran but nothing comes off it.

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match LIVE: Chance for Wales now

53 mins: End-to-end football here. Ben Davies breaks away for Wales on the right flank and flashes on in. Bale makes contact but the shot is saved!

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN LIVE updates: So, so close Iran!

50 mins: Azmoun breaks away and makes good contact but his shot hits the post. Gholizadeh traps the rebound, comes back in from the right flank and curls on which hits the far post. A third rebound is saved by Hennessey. What more do Iran have to do?

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN LIVE updates: Second half kicks off

47 mins: Iran puts in good pressure and nearly make the Wales backline commit an error and give away possession in dangerous area. Aaron Ramsey comes in and gets his team out of a tricky situation.

Wales 0-0 Iran

 

WAL vs IRN match LIVE: No goals at the end of first half

Half-time: Both sides have had chances but neither has been able to break the deadlock. Moore and Azmoun have both come close. Iran and Wales will be optimistic about scoring in the second half. Time for some pep talk from the managers.

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match updates LIVE: Iran come CLOSE!

45+2 mins: Fantastic cross inside, Azmoun tries to reach it but is just not able to get enough from close range. That's a BIG miss. Meanwhile, Joe Rodon picks up the first yellow card of the match. 4 minutes of added time.

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match updates LIVE: Chance for Wales

41 mins: Wilson is in on goal but is denied by a last-ditched tackle. First corner for Wales. Iran goalkeeper Hosseini catches it cleanly.

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match LIVE: Iran are aggressive, Wales try to soak up the high press

28 mins: Wales have most of the possession but Iran are threatening to score on the counter attack. Bale and company are patient with the ball but will be wary of a goal against the run of play.

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match LIVE: Foul play by Iran, Wales win free kick in promising position

18 mins: A good free-kick in is punched away by Hosseini, Wales make another attack but Iran take possession and break out with a counter. Wales manage to avoid a shot but Iran are looking dangerous.

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match score LIVE: Iran score but goal ruled out. Offside!

16 mins: Too much unselfish play by Iran. It was three vs one as they broke out on a counter attack. Beat the keeper with a final pass and tap it in. But one pass too much. VAR rules it offside. Goal disallowed.

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN updates LIVE: Wales come close, but man down!

11 mins: Moore stretches to get enough on the cross from behind to put it past Hosseini but the shot is parried away. The Welsh forward ends up getting a boot in the face. Gets medical treatment.

Wales 0-0 Iran

WAL vs IRN match LIVE: And it's kick off

1 min: The game kicks off and Iran are aggressive from the start. Check fastest match updates here!

Wales 0-0 Iran

Wales vs Iran match LIVE updates: Starting XI for Iran

T-5 mins: Iran are going for the traditional 4-4-2 formation. Check line up:

Goalkeeper: Hossein Hosseini

Defence: Milad Mohammedi, Morteza Pouraliganji, Maji Hosseini, Ramin Rezaeian

Midfield: Ehsan Haji Safi (c), Saeid Ezatolahi, Ali Gholizadeh, Ahmed Noorollahi

Forward: Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun

Wales vs Iran match LIVE: Starting XI for Wales

T-10 mins: Gareth Bale captains the Wales side. Premier League star Daniel James starts on the bench. Wales are playing 3-5-2. 

Goalkeeper: Wayne Hennessey

Defence: Chris Mepham, Joe Rodon, Ben Davies

Midfield: Neco Williams, Aaron Ramsey, Connor Roberts, Ethan Ampadu, Harry Wilson

Forward: Gareth Bale (c), Kieffer Moore

Wales vs Iran match update LIVE: Kick off in 15 minutes, both teams gear up for crucial clash

T-15 mins: The Wales vs Iran match is set to begin at 3:30 pm (IST). The teams will be out shortly for national anthems. Starting XIs have been announced.