Rob Page admits Wales were carrying too many players as they slumped to a 2-0 World Cup loss to Iran.
The Red Dragons saw plenty of possession but were alarmingly blunt in the final third while their sloppiness afforded Carlos Queiroz's side plenty of chances at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium - particularly on the counter attack.
And after Wayne Hennessey was sent off for a reckless challenge on Mehdi Taremi, Rouzbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian both struck in injury-time to earn the Iranians all three points which leaves Wales' hopes of reaching the knockout stages in tatters.