Iran scored two goals deep into stoppage time to dramatically defeat Wales after goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was sent-off.
Hennessey was shown a red card – the first dismissal of the tournament – with several minutes remaining for Rob Page’s side after Iran had spurned multiple opportunities to break the deadlock throughout a game in which they were superior. Ali Gholizadeh’s disallowed first half goal was a big let-off for Wales, before Iran hit the post twice within the space of ten seconds after the break.
Roozebh Cheshmi struck with a fine strike from outside the box in the final minute of nine added on at the end of the match before Ramin Rezaeian grabbed a second to secure a dramatic, but deserved, Iran victory. Mirror Football analyses the five main talking points from a tense and emotional encounter.
