Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to break a scoreless stalemate and Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0 at the World Cup on Friday. (More Football News) | (Points Table)
FIFA World Cup 2022: Iran Strike Late Goals To Send Wales On The Brink Of Exit
Wayne Hennessy's red card in the 86th minute for a high challenge on Mehdi Taremi did not help things as Wales crumbled to a 2-0 defeat.
With this defeat, Wales face an exit from the WC from the Group Stage.
With this defeat, Wales face an exit from the WC from the Group Stage.
Cheshmi’s strike from outside the box was just beyond the diving reach of Wales backup goalkeeper Danny Ward, who was pressed into duty when starter Wayne Hennessey was sent off in the 86th minute.
Ramin Rezaeian added a second goal moments later and Iran wildly celebrated while some of the Welsh players dropped in disbelief to the field.
Hennessy was ejected in the 86th minute for a high challenge on Mehdi Taremi.
Gareth Bale made his 110th appearance for Wales, the most all-time for the national team, but the Welsh appeared sluggish early after a 1-1 draw with the United States in their Group B opener.
The match was played after pro-government fans harassed anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar, reflecting the divisions afflicting the country.
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