Queiroz’s Iran Beat Wales In Injury Time

Carlos Queiroz’s Iran beat Iran with two goals in injury-time against Wales early kick-off in Group B on Friday.

Iran had the ball in the back of the net but Ali Gholizadeh’s goal was ruled out for offside after VAR review.

It was the only real chance in a first half that was low on quality and goalscoring opportunities.

Iran hit the woodwork twice in the 52nd minute, with Sardar Azmoun first hitting the right post before Gholizadeh curled the rebound on the left post, with Azmoun unable to convert the the rebound from close range.

Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey denied Saeid Ezatolahi with a great save, pushing the ball around the post in the 74th minute.

Ben Davies had a great chance in the 83rd minute but this time it was Iran goalkeeper Seyed Hossein Hosseini who came up with a superb save.

Just a minute later, Wales goalkeeper Hennessey was sent off for a dangerous tackle against Mehdi Taremi outside of his own box.

However, Iran did eventually find a breakthrough, when Roozbeh Cheshmi scored with a superb shot from outside the box to hand Iran the three points.

Queiroz’s men even netted another via Ramin Rezaeian in the 11th minute of injury-time after a superb counter.