An epic final from Iran put Bale’s Wales on the ropes

In one of its very characteristic extensions worldthe choice of Iran achieved a just and encouraging victory over Welsh thanks a lot to Cheshmiin 98′, and rezaeian, at 101′. A victory that overturned the Persians’ options to face their qualification for the round of 16 and puts the Gareth Bale, who will play pass in the clash against England on the final day. Expulsion on purpose Hennessy five minutes from the time he became a drag for his team, although it is true that the Iranians deserved something earlier.

In the beginning the match was electric, there was no clear dominance of either team, with the Iranians being a bit quicker in their transitions and with dalliances in both areas. The first instance of a definite substance is Welsh on 11 minutes, with a forced but close shot from Moore that’s the goal Hosseini can be rejected. Iran He responded immediately by finding the net after a good combination, but the goal was disallowed for offside by its author, gholizadeh.

The game is a constant round trip, direct, with almost no stops. Iran constantly looking to hang balls in place and Welsh, who tried to pause more, couldn’t have long possessions or find the final pass. Despite the high pace of the game and the fact that the ball was around the areas, the defenses finished last and there were almost no chances.

A shot of Wilson that grabbed a defender and went over the crossbar in the 42nd minute, and a ball centered by the Persians Azmoun It didn’t come, it was unremarkable before the break.

Mistakes continued to be consistent at the start of the second period. The ball barely passed the middle of the field and direct play continued. On one of the long balls, Iran He had an unparalleled triple chance. Azmoun, Persia’s most active player, broke offside and found the stick with his shot. The rejection came gholizadeh, who also hit the post with his precious screwball kick. The ball fell back Azmounbut his header ended up being cleared by the goal Hennessy. A crazy move.

Action is motivated Iran, who was able to enter Welsh in your place. Carlos Queiroz he insisted on taking back his best man, Azmoun, severely physically disabled. But that did not discourage the Iranians. ezatolahi had another good chance almost a quarter of an hour from time, with a shot from outside that area Hennessey He sent a corner with his fingertips.

The Welsh showed no signs of attacking until minute 82, with a shot from Ben Davies already Hosseini sent to the corner. Two minutes later, the page lost their purpose Hennessey seeing a red card after checking the VAR for a harsh foul outside the box on Taremi.

The pressure of Iran increased. And found a prize. In the 98th minute a fantastic forehand from Cheshmi do justice. three laterRezaeian finished the counter and put 0-2 to leave Welsh very moved and resurrected the Persian selections to go to the second round.

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Welsh: Hennessey; Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Roberts (Johnson, min. 57), Ampadu (Allen min. 77), Ramsey (Ward, min. 87), Williams; Bale, Moore, Wilson (James, min 57).
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TheIran: Hosseini; Rezaeian, Pouraliganji, Hosseini, Mohammadi; Gholizadeh (Jahanbakhsh, min 77), Noorollahi (Cheshmi, min. 77), Ezatolahi (Karimi, min 82), Hajsafi (Torabi, min 77); Azmoun (Ansarifard, min. 68), Taremi.
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​Goals: 0-1, Cheshmi, (min. 98); 2-0, Rezaeian (min. 101)
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TheReferee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala). He sends Hennessey off with a straight red card (min. 84). He advised Rodon (min. 45), Jahanbakhsh (min. 94).

happenings: 40,875 spectators at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

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