Al RAYYAN, Qatar — As protests that have gripped Iran emerged at the World Cup, its national team rallied late for its first win at the tournament in Qatar. Ramin Rezaeian added a second goal moments later and Iran wildly celebrated — tossing coach Carlos Queiroz in the air — while Welsh players dropped in disbelief to the field. Gareth …
Iran’s Rouzbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian scored late in the match against Wales to complete an incredible 2-0 win in the Group B match on Thursday. RELATED: FOLLOW FOR ALL LIVE UPDATES FROM THE QATAR VS SENEGAL GAME Cheshmi plays for plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for Esteghla in the Persian Gulf Pro League. RELATED: FIFA World …
Midfielder Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored the first goal for his team in the eighth minute of stoppage time, turning the game as Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0. Wales dominated the possession throughout Friday’s match, and the first half had been a closely contested affair as both sets of fans passionately urged their teams on. Iran eventually emerged as the …
Follow MailOnline's daily World Cup blog here ahead of England's big match with Iran in Doha England have demolished Iran 6-2 in their opening match of the Qatar World Cup today - their strongest ever start to a major tournament on a record-breaking afternoon for the Three Lions. England would win 6-2 Jude Bellingham of England celebrates with Mason Mount …