Welcome to Truth Live News football commentary for Wales vs Iran Group B Round two 2022 World Cup match in Qatar at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.
The second round of the World Cup in Qatar begins today and it’s showdown between Wales who sit second in the Group B table with one point and Iran who sit fourth in the table with zero point.
First half is underway!
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Wales get us started for this Group B clash!
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Wales with the first chance of the game, as Williams fires just over.
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Iran putting in a few crosses into the box but nothing to worry the Wales defence as of yet.
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Quite an open side with Wales going forward this time, but no one having any decisive chances.
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Great save by Iran! Ball goes into the box from Roberts, with Moore getting a toe onto the end of it, but it goes straight at Hoessini and he saves it.
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Moore down hurt after that after something hit his face.
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GOAL FOR IRAN!!!!! After a great break which ended up with Iran having a 3-on-1, Gholizadeh only has to tap it home to beat Hennessey.
DISALLOWED GOAL
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NO GOAL, ruled out for offside when the ball was passed to Gholizadeh, no goal.
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Wales up the other end and win a free-kick.
HT: Wales 0-0 Iran. Both sides play out a goalless first half, with Iran enjoying the best of the chances, including going ahead, but it being ruled out for offside.
It’s half time!
The second half is underway!
The game is in the 70th minute and Wales are dominating the match but there’s still no breakthrough yet as Iran are making efforts to contain the pressure.
Hennessey sent off after a VAR review after a very high foot. He didn’t make contact with his foot, but his knee crashed into the Iranian striker.
90+8 GOAL FOR IRAN!!!!!!! Cheshmi makes the most of the man advantage with a delicious goal curled in from the outside of the box into the bottom corner!
90+11 GOAL FOR IRAN!!!!!!! Great finish from Ramin Rezaeian to give Iran a 0-2 lead.
FT: Wales 0-2 Iran. Iran with two late goals to benefit from Hennessey’s sending off. This leaves Wales in desperate need of a win against England in their next game. Thanks for joining us for today’s game, we hope to see you again for another live soon.