Iran defeated Wales 2-0 at the World Cup on Friday after Rouzbeh Cheshmi
broke a scoreless tie in the eighth minute of stoppage time.
Danny Ward, the backup goalkeeper for Wales after starter Wayne Hennessey
was dismissed in the 86th minute, nearly missed Cheshmi’s effort from
outside the area with a diving save.
Moments later, Ramin Rezaeian added a second goal, and Iran erupted in
jubilant celebration as some of the Welsh players fell to the ground in
shock.
broke a scoreless tie in the eighth minute of stoppage time.
Danny Ward, the backup goalkeeper for Wales after starter Wayne Hennessey
was dismissed in the 86th minute, nearly missed Cheshmi’s effort from
outside the area with a diving save.
Moments later, Ramin Rezaeian added a second goal, and Iran erupted in
jubilant celebration as some of the Welsh players fell to the ground in
shock.
