Iran defeated Wales 2-0 on Friday, November 25, taking a significant step toward the 2022 FIFA World Cup‘s knockout round.
In the opening match of Group B at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Asian nation suffered a heartbreaking 6-2 defeat to England.
Iran started playing again today, eager to get a win to improve their chances of avoiding an early tournament exit.
For the Asian nation’s benefit, players performed admirably today and even seized the lead in the 16th minute. Even though the goal would be disallowed for offside, the performance was outstanding considering how poorly Wales played.
In the second half, both teams fought hard but it was Iran that had the last laugh after scoring two late goals.
Wales had to finish the game with 10 men after goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was shown the red card for fouling the last man in the 85th minute.
In stoppage time, Ramin Rezaeian and Roozbeh Cheshmi both scored to steer Iran to a delightful 2-0 victory to amass the maximum three points.
Iran must now prepare for a final Group B contest against the USA.