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Iran and an agonizing bump against Wales at the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Those led by Baleempatan lost 2-0, with two goals in stoppage time, against an Iranian team when they already played with ten due to the expulsion of their goalkeeper.

Iran took advantage of the last minutes of the game and beat Wales 2-0, who were playing with ten due to the expulsion of their goalkeeper for the second date of Group B of the World Cup in Qatar 2022.

It is the first time that the team from the Persian Gulf has won a victory against a European team in World Cups. Now the Europeans are very complicated in the area and they will have to play everything in the last day against England, which for now leads and must face the United States.

The match between Wales and Iran ended

Iran won 2-0 with goals from Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian.

Wales vs. Iran

Wales vs.  Iran

55′ 2T: Goal by Iran

Ramin Rezaeian puts Iran 2-0 against Wales.

Wales vs. Iran: Ramin Rezaeian’s goal (0-2)

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Wales vs.  Iran: Ramin Rezaeian's goal (0-2)

52′ 2T: Goal by Iran

Roozbeh Cheshmi puts Iran 1-0 against Wales.

Wales vs. Iran: Rouzbeh Cheshmi’s goal (0-1)

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Wales vs.  Iran: Rouzbeh Cheshmi's goal (0-1)

49′ 2T: Yellow card for Alireza Jahan Bakhsh Jirandeh

The referee shows a yellow card to Alireza Jahan Bakhsh Jirandeh. Iran has 2 players booked.

49′ 2T: Yellow card for Ramin Rezaeian

The referee shows a yellow card to Ramin Rezaeian. Iran has a player booked.

41′ 2T: Change in Wales

Sale Aaron Ramsey, entra Danny Ward.

41′ 2T: Red card for Wayne Robert Hennessey

The referee, at the request of the VAR and after seeing her again, annulled the yellow and showed the red card to Wayne Robert Hennessey. Wales is left with 10 players on the pitch.

Wales vs. Iran: the foul and expulsion of Wayne Hennessey

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Wales vs.  Iran: the foul and expulsion of Wayne Hennessey

39′ 2T: Yellow card for Wayne Robert Hennessey

The referee shows a yellow card to Wayne Robert Hennessey. Wales have 2 players booked.

38′ 2T: Wales had it

A good play ended with a shot from Davis that went wide, corner for Wales.

Wales vs. Iran: Ben Davies’ shot

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Wales vs.  Iran: Ben Davies' shot

37′ 2T: Change in Iran

Sale Saeid Ezatolahi, next to Ali Karimi.

31′ 2T: Change in Iran

Sale by Ehsan Hajisafi, engraved by Mehdi Torabi.

31′ 2T: Change in Iran

Sale Ali Gholizadeh, entra Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

28′ 2T: Iran, very close again

Once again it was Hennessey who saved Wales and with a tremendous save with just his fingers he was able to clear the danger.

Wales vs. Iran: Wayne Hennessey’s save

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Wales vs.  Iran: Wayne Hennessey's save

27′ 2T: Corner for Iran

The ball went to the corner! He must replace from the Iran corner. The person in charge of throwing it away is Mehdi Taremi.

26′ 2T: Corner for Iran

The ball went to the corner! He must replace from the Iran corner. The person in charge of throwing it away is Ali Gholizadeh.

25′ 2T: Corner for Iran

The ball went to the corner! He must replace from the Iran corner. The person in charge of throwing it away is Ehsan Haji Safi.

22′ 2T: Change in Iran

Sale Sardar Azmoun, entra Karim Ansarifard.

19′ 2T: Corner for Iran

The ball went to the corner! He must replace from the Iran corner. The person in charge of throwing it away is Ehsan Haji Safi.

17′ 2T: Corner for Iran

The ball went to the corner! He must replace from the Iran corner. The person in charge of throwing it away is Ali Gholizadeh.

12′ 2T: Change in Wales

Sale Harry Wilson, entra Daniel James.

11′ 2T: Change in Wales

Sale Connor Roberts, entra Brennan Johnson.

11′ 2T: Corner for Iran

The ball went to the corner! He must replace from the Iran corner. The person in charge of throwing it away is Ehsan Haji Safi.

6′ 2T – Iran and an incredible triple chance

The Iranians had the most dangerous of the game, three great chances. In two it was the stick that told him no and in the last one Hennessey contained.

Wales vs. Iran: Iran’s triple chance

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Wales vs.  Iran: Iran's triple chance

The second half between Wales and Iran began

Wales and Iran draw 0-0.

The second half started!

Wales and Iran draw goalless in the second round of Group B.

End of the first period!

Although they looked for each other, Wales and Iran could not break the zero and tie without goals.

47′ 1T: Yellow card for Joseph Peter Rodon

The referee shows a yellow card to Joseph Peter Rodon. Wales have a player booked.

47′ 1T – Iran had it

A good cross cross flew into the Welsh area, but Sardar Azmoun failed to connect. They continue 0-0.

Wales vs. Iran: the forced arrival of Sardar Azmoun

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Wales vs.  Iran: the forced arrival of Sardar Azmoun

41′ 1T: Corner for Wales

The ball went to the corner! He must replace from the Wales corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Neco Shay Williams.

30′ 1T – Follow 0-0

Wales has been looking for him since the game and Iran presses against, but they are still goalless.

15′ PT – The image of VAR

The technology determined with this image the forward position.

Wales vs. Iran: VAR on Ali Gholizadeh’s disallowed goal

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Wales vs.  Iran: VAR on Ali Gholizadeh's disallowed goal

14′ 1T: The VAR left Iran without a goal

Wales were badly stopped and Ali Gholizadeh made it 1-0, but the review determined that he was in an advanced position.

Wales vs. Iran: Ali Gholizadeh’s goal disallowed

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Wales vs.  Iran: Ali Gholizadeh's goal disallowed

The match between Wales and Iran began

They already play at the Ahmed Bin Ali stadium for group b – date 2 of the FIFA World Cup.

Top scorers and presences of Iran in the World Cups

  • Top scorers for Iran in FIFA World Cups: Mehdi Taremi (2), Karim Ansarifard, Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh, Iraj Danayfar, Hamid Estili, Reza Ghoochannejhad, Yahya Golmohammadi, Mehdi Mahdavikia and Hassan Rowshan (1).
  • Maximum presences of Iran in FIFA World Cups: Ehsan Hajsafi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh (7 PJ), Mehdi Mahdavikia, Andranik Teymourian (6 PJ), Ali Daei, JAvad Nekounam, Masoud Shojaei (5 PJ).
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The captains of Wales and Iran for the FIFA World Cup match

During today’s FIFA World Cup match, in Wales the team captain will be Gareth Bale while in Iran it will be Ehsan Hajisafi.

Top scorers and presences of Wales in the World Cups

  • Wales’ top scorers in FIFA World Cups: Ivor Allchurch (2), Gareth Bale, John Charles, Terry Medwin (1).
  • Greatest appearances for Wales in FIFA World Cups: Stuart Williams, Jack Kelsey, Cliff Jones, Mel Hopkins, Mel Charles, Dave Bowen and Ivor Allchurch (5 PJ).
Gareth Bale Gales

History of Wales and Iran in the World Cups

  • Wales will play seven games at the FIFA World Cups. Record: 6 PJ (1PG-4PE-1PP) (5GF-5GC). 38.9% effectiveness.
  • Iran will have its 17th game in a FIFA World Cup. Record: 16 PJ (2PG-4PE-10PP) (11GF-30GC). 20.8% efficiency.
Wales vs.  Iran

Iran will meet 10 duels against European teams in the FIFA World Cup

He never beat a UEFA representative (2PE-7PP). 100% of the matches were in the group stage and their best results were 1-1 against Scotland in Group 4 of Argentina 1978 and 1-1 vs. Portugal in Group B of Russia 2018.

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Wales will have their first duel in a FIFA World Cup against an Asian team

In its previous games in the tournament’s history, it was measured against rivals from UEFA, CONMEBOL and CONCACAF. In the general history, Wales played seven games against Asian rivals (5PG-2PE) and only conceded one goal against Saudi Arabia: 1-2 in a 1986 friendly.

United States Wales

History between Wales and Iran, prior to the crossing for the Qatar 2022 World Cup

They will meet the first meeting in a FIFA World Cup. They have a duel in the general history. They will meet again 44 years, 7 months and 7 days after an international friendly prior to the 1978 FIFA World Cup Argentina in Iran. Wales stayed with the previous crossing on April 18, 1978, at the Aryamehr stadium in Tehran, it was 1-0 with a goal from Philip Dwyer.

Wales vs.  Iran

The warm-up of Wales vs. Iran, for the World Cup in Qatar 2022

In moments, the FIFA World Cup will kick off on date 2 with this exciting Group B match.

The warm-up of Wales vs. Iran, for the World Cup in Qatar 2022

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The warm-up of Wales vs.  Iran, for the World Cup in Qatar 2022

Wales formation confirmed vs. Iran, for the World Cup in Qatar 2022

Holders

  • (1) Wayne Hennessey
  • (5) Chris Mepham
  • (6) Joe Rodon
  • (4) Ben Davies
  • (14) Connor Roberts
  • (10) Aaron Ramsey
  • (15) Ethan Ampadu
  • (8) Harry Wilson
  • (3) Neco Williams
  • (11) Gareth Bale
  • (13) Kieffer Moore

Deputies

  • (12) Danny Ward
  • (21) Adam Davies
  • (2) Chris Gunter
  • (17) Tom Lockyer
  • (24) Ben Brancho
  • (25) Rubin Colwill
  • (7) Joe Allen
  • (16) Joe Morrell
  • (18) Jonny Williams
  • (22) Row Thomas
  • (23) Dylan Levitt
  • (26) Matt Smith
  • (9) Brennan Johnson
  • (19) Mark Harris
  • (20) Daniel James

Coach: Rob Page

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Iran formation confirmed vs. Wales, for the World Cup in Qatar 2022

Holders

  • (24) Hossein Hosseini
  • (23) Ramin Rezaeian
  • (8) Morteza Pouraliganji
  • (19) Majid Hosseini
  • (5) Milad Mohammadi
  • (17) Ali Gholizadeh
  • (21) Ahmad Noorolahi
  • (6) Said Ezatolahi
  • (3) Ehsan Hajisafi
  • (20) Sardar Azmoun
  • (9) Mahdi Taremi

Deputies

  • (12) Payam Niazmand
  • (22) Amir Abedzadeh
  • (2) Sadegh Moharrami
  • (4) Shoja Khalilzadeh
  • (13) Hossein Kanani
  • (15) Roozbeh Cheshmi
  • (25) Abolfazl Jalali
  • (7) Alireza Jahanbakhsh
  • (11) Vahid Amiri
  • (14) Saman Ghoddos
  • (16) Mehdi Torabi
  • (18) Ali Karimi
  • (10) Karim Ansarifard

Coach: Carlos Queiroz

iran training

How Iran arrives to measure itself against Wales, for the World Cup in Qatar 2022

For its part, Iran’s start in this FIFA World Cup was far from what was expected: was thrashed 6-2 by an overwhelming England team in the opening and while it is practically forced to go out in search of the three points against Wales.

England 6-2 Iran

How Wales arrives to face Iran, for the World Cup in Qatar 2022

Rob Page’s team arrives at this second match after a complex clash against the United States in which they drew 1-1 thanks to the former Real Madrid star and current Los Angeles FC player For the Welsh it will be a key duel in his appearances to go to the round of 16 in his second World Cup after a 64-year wait, since on paper he faces the weakest rival in zone B.

Gareth Bale Gales

In which stadium will Wales vs. Iran

Wales vs. Iran will play the match at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, where Wales will play at home.

Ahmed bin Ali

Referee for Wales vs. Iran

For the match between Wales vs. Iran the referee will be Mario Escobar Toca

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