Iran was hoping for a victory against Wales until the last minute, and its efforts were rewarded with two late goals in the match: in the 98th and 101st minutes. The game in Group B of the World Cup-2022 Qatar ended with a score of 2:0 in favor of the Iranians .

Joy and sadness in the match between Iran and Wales at the 2022 World Cup Photo: Javier Garcia / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

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The Iranians had more chances in the game, among other things, Carlos Queiroz’s team sent the ball over the crossbar twice.

From the 86th minute, the Welsh prevailed: goalkeeper Hennessy was eliminated.

Cheshmi (98′) and Ramin (101′) scored a well-deserved victory for Iran.

The result leaves Wales with a point while Iran claim their first win since the World Cup in Qatar.

It was the first match of the second group stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Matches played so far in Group B

England – Iran 6-2

Wales – USA 1-1

Wales – Iran 0-2

Group B, standings in real time

1 England 3 points / one match (goal difference 6-2)

2 Iran 3 / two matches (4-6)

3 USA 1 / one game (1-1)

4 Wales 1 / two games (1-3).

Friday matches of the World Cup-2022 Qatar

Wales – Iran 0-2 / Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

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Qatar – Senegal / Al Toumama Stadium

From 18:00

Netherlands – Ecuador / Khalifa International Stadium

From 21:00

England – USA / Al-Bayt Stadium.

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