Commentary:
90+13' Both teams could have won today but Iran just managed to carve out the victory
90+13' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+13' Ball possession: Wales: 56%, Iran: 44%.
90+11' Mehdi Taremi provided the assist for the goal.
90+11' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Ramin Rezaeian from Iran with the right foot.90+11' Mehdi Taremi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+11' Iran start a counter attack.
90+11' Joe Allen could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
90+11' Roozbeh Cheshmi relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+11' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+10' Iran managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
90+8' G O O O A A A L - Roozbeh Cheshmi from Iran scores from outside the box with the right foot!90+8' Joe Allen relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+8' Chris Mepham successfully blocks the shot
90+8' A shot by Alireza Jahanbakhsh is blocked.
90+8' Joe Rodon relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+8' Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+8' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+8' Joe Rodon successfully blocks the shot
90+7' A shot by Alireza Jahanbakhsh is blocked.
90+7' Roozbeh Cheshmi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+7' Ben Davies makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+7' Ben Davies successfully blocks the shot
90+7' A shot by Ramin Rezaeian is blocked.
90+7' Iran start a counter attack.
90+6' Safe hands from Hossein Hosseini as he comes out and claims the ball
90+6' Neco Williams creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+6' Mehdi Torabi relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Ball possession: Wales: 58%, Iran: 42%.
90+5' Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Iran receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
90+5' Dangerous challenge by Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Iran. Chris Mepham on the receiving end of that.
90+5' Mehdi Taremi wins an air challenge against Joe Rodon
90+5' The referee is not having the complaints from Ramin Rezaeian who is given a yellow card for dissent
90+4' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+4' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+4' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+4' Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Iran start a counter attack.
90+4' Hossein Hosseini from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Ali Karimi from Iran trips Daniel James
90+3' Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+3' Mehdi Torabi from Iran is ruled offside.
90+2' Safe hands from Hossein Hosseini as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2' Wales with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 9 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Majid Hosseini from Iran trips Kieffer Moore
90+1' Joe Allen relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Iran start a counter attack.
90+1' Roozbeh Cheshmi wins an air challenge against Gareth Bale
90' Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90' Kieffer Moore wins an air challenge against Morteza Pouraliganji
90' Ball possession: Wales: 59%, Iran: 41%.
89' Ben Davies wins an air challenge against Karim Ansarifard
89' Goal kick for Wales.
89' Mehdi Torabi from Iran tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
89' A shot by Karim Ansarifard is blocked.
88' Gareth Bale from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
88' Joe Allen from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Aaron Ramsey is leaving the field to be replaced by Danny Ward in a tactical substitution.
86' SENT OFF! - After a professional foul, Wayne Hennessey is sent off as he was the last man!
86' RED CARD! - After reviewing the game, the referee decides to change the originally given yellow card for Wayne Hennessey from Wales to a red card.
86' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
85' The card for Wayne Hennessey from Wales was disallowed via VAR intervention
85' Obstruction as Wayne Hennessey cuts off the run of Mehdi Taremi. A free-kick is awarded.
85' Iran start a counter attack.
85' Daniel James swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
85' Hossein Hosseini makes a crucial save!
85' Ben Davies shoots from outside the box, but Hossein Hosseini has it under control
84' Kieffer Moore creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
84' A shot by Brennan Johnson is blocked.
84' Morteza Pouraliganji successfully blocks the shot
84' A shot by Aaron Ramsey is blocked.
84' Neco Williams wins an air challenge against Ramin Rezaeian
83' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
83' The game is restarted.
83' Saeid Ezatolahi is injured and is replaced by Ali Karimi.
82' Saeid Ezatolahi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
82' Today's attendance is 40875.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Wales are trying to create something here.
81' Chris Mepham relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
80' Wales are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Wales: 61%, Iran: 39%.
80' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
79' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
79' Alireza Jahanbakhsh wins an air challenge against Ben Davies
79' The referee signals a free kick as Neco Williams from Wales trips Saeid Ezatolahi
79' Majid Hosseini from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
78' Ramin Rezaeian relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
78' The game is restarted.
78' Ahmad Nourollahi is leaving the field to be replaced by Roozbeh Cheshmi in a tactical substitution.
77' Ethan Ampadu is leaving the field to be replaced by Joe Allen in a tactical substitution.
77' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
77' Ehsan Haji Safi is leaving the field to be replaced by Mehdi Torabi in a tactical substitution.
77' Ali Gholizadeh is leaving the field to be replaced by Alireza Jahanbakhsh in a tactical substitution.
76' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
76' The match is very one-sided right now. Iran are clearly dominating possession
75' Ball possession: Wales: 60%, Iran: 40%.
75' Kieffer Moore successfully blocks the shot
75' A shot by Ahmad Nourollahi is blocked.
75' Kieffer Moore from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' Wayne Hennessey from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' Wayne Hennessey from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' Ali Gholizadeh swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
74' The game is restarted.
74' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
74' Ethan Ampadu from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Ehsan Haji Safi from Iran takes a short corner kick from the left.
74' Hossein Hosseini relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Saeid Ezatolahi shoots from outside the box, but Wayne Hennessey has it under control
73' Morteza Pouraliganji makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' A shot by Morteza Pouraliganji is blocked.
72' The cross by Ali Gholizadeh from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
72' Ali Gholizadeh from Iran takes a short corner kick from the right.
72' A shot by Ehsan Haji Safi is blocked.
72' The cross by Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
72' Ehsan Haji Safi swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
71' Joe Rodon successfully blocks the shot
71' Karim Ansarifard from Iran heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
71' The cross by Ali Gholizadeh from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
71' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Safe hands from Wayne Hennessey as he comes out and claims the ball
70' Iran are trying to create something here.
70' Morteza Pouraliganji wins an air challenge against Gareth Bale
69' Safe hands from Hossein Hosseini as he comes out and claims the ball
69' Wales are trying to create something here.
69' Joe Rodon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
69' Ahmad Nourollahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
68' Sardar Azmoun is leaving the field to be replaced by Karim Ansarifard in a tactical substitution.
68' Morteza Pouraliganji relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Brennan Johnson creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
67' Ramin Rezaeian from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Majid Hosseini is penalised for pushing Kieffer Moore.
66' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
66' Wales are trying to create something here.
65' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
65' Brennan Johnson from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Ehsan Haji Safi swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
65' Ball possession: Wales: 62%, Iran: 38%.
65' Ethan Ampadu successfully blocks the shot
64' A shot by Mehdi Taremi is blocked.
64' Iran start a counter attack.
64' Ehsan Haji Safi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Milad Mohammadi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Wayne Hennessey from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Ali Gholizadeh swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
63' Daniel James relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Iran start a counter attack.
63' Ahmad Nourollahi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
62' Ben Davies wins an air challenge against Ali Gholizadeh
62' Morteza Pouraliganji wins an air challenge against Gareth Bale
62' Goal kick for Iran.
61' Sardar Azmoun comes back onto the field.
61' Wales are trying to create something here.
61' Ehsan Haji Safi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Ramin Rezaeian relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' The game is restarted.
60' Ball possession: Wales: 62%, Iran: 38%.
60' Sardar Azmoun is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
59' Sardar Azmoun is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
59' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
58' Majid Hosseini from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Connor Roberts is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel James in a tactical substitution.
57' Harry Wilson is leaving the field to be replaced by Brennan Johnson in a tactical substitution.
57' Obstruction as Milad Mohammadi cuts off the run of Harry Wilson. A free-kick is awarded.
57' Ben Davies from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Kieffer Moore from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Ehsan Haji Safi swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
56' Connor Roberts from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Connor Roberts successfully blocks the shot
56' A shot by Ehsan Haji Safi is blocked.
56' Joe Rodon from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
56' Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
55' Safe hands from Wayne Hennessey as he comes out and claims the ball
55' Aaron Ramsey relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
55' Ball possession: Wales: 63%, Iran: 37%.
55' Hossein Hosseini from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Obstruction as Morteza Pouraliganji cuts off the run of Aaron Ramsey. A free-kick is awarded.
54' Chris Mepham wins an air challenge against Sardar Azmoun
54' Goal kick for Iran.
53' A chance presents itself to Kieffer Moore from Wales but his header goes wide
53' Connor Roberts from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Ethan Ampadu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Oooh... that was a sitter! Sardar Azmoun should have scored from that position
53' Sardar Azmoun sends a header towards goal, but Wayne Hennessey is there to comfortably save it
53' Close! Ali Gholizadeh with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
52' POST! So nearly a goal by Sardar Azmoun but his finish hits the post!
52' Ehsan Haji Safi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
52' Iran start a counter attack.
52' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
51' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
51' Kieffer Moore wins an air challenge against Ramin Rezaeian
51' Sardar Azmoun wins an air challenge against Ethan Ampadu
50' Ball possession: Wales: 63%, Iran: 37%.
50' Kieffer Moore from Wales is ruled offside.
50' Safe hands from Wayne Hennessey as he comes out and claims the ball
50' Iran are trying to create something here.
50' Saeid Ezatolahi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Safe hands from Hossein Hosseini as he comes out and claims the ball
49' Wales are trying to create something here.
48' Chris Mepham relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Aaron Ramsey could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
48' Ali Gholizadeh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Goal kick for Wales.
48' The game is restarted.
47' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
47' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47' Iran are trying to create something here.
46' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
46' Wales are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Wales: 63%, Iran: 37%.
45+4' Ahmad Nourollahi shoots from outside the box, but Wayne Hennessey has it under control
45+4' Ethan Ampadu from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+4' Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+4' Sardar Azmoun creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45+4' Gareth Bale from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' Joe Rodon commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
45+3' Reckless challenge there. Joe Rodon commits a rough foul on Mehdi Taremi
45+3' Goal kick for Wales.
45+2' Saeid Ezatolahi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45+2' Iran start a counter attack.
45+2' Ahmad Nourollahi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+1' Majid Hosseini relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Ball possession: Wales: 64%, Iran: 36%.
45' Goal kick for Wales.
45' Iran are trying to create something here.
44' Gareth Bale from Wales is ruled offside.
44' Chris Mepham makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44' Majid Hosseini makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
43' Neco Williams wins an air challenge against Ramin Rezaeian
43' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
43' Saeid Ezatolahi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
42' Hossein Hosseini from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' Harry Wilson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
42' Morteza Pouraliganji successfully blocks the shot
42' A shot by Harry Wilson is blocked.
42' Kieffer Moore creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
41' Goal kick for Wales.
40' Ball possession: Wales: 64%, Iran: 36%.
40' Chris Mepham from Wales goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sardar Azmoun
40' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
40' Goal kick for Iran.
39' Morteza Pouraliganji from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Majid Hosseini from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Ethan Ampadu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Neco Williams from Wales goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ramin Rezaeian
38' Harry Wilson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Goal kick for Iran.
37' Ramin Rezaeian relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Wales with a potentially dangerous attack.
36' Wales are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Wales: 66%, Iran: 34%.
35' Iran are trying to create something here.
35' Chris Mepham wins an air challenge against Mehdi Taremi
35' The referee signals a free kick as Kieffer Moore from Wales trips Milad Mohammadi
35' Chris Mepham wins an air challenge against Mehdi Taremi
34' Goal kick for Iran.
34' Wales are trying to create something here.
33' Joe Rodon from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
33' Chris Mepham from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
33' Iran start a counter attack.
32' Milad Mohammadi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' Ahmad Nourollahi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Dangerous challenge by Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran. Ethan Ampadu on the receiving end of that.
30' Joe Rodon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Morteza Pouraliganji relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Wales are trying to create something here.
30' Ramin Rezaeian makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Ball possession: Wales: 66%, Iran: 34%.
30' Gareth Bale shoots from outside the box, but Hossein Hosseini has it under control
29' Kieffer Moore wins an air challenge against Majid Hosseini
29' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
29' Sardar Azmoun comes back onto the field.
29' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
29' The game is restarted.
29' Sardar Azmoun is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
27' Sardar Azmoun is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
27' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
27' Ali Gholizadeh is penalised for pushing Neco Williams.
26' Joe Rodon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Iran start a counter attack.
26' Majid Hosseini makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Morteza Pouraliganji relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
26' Milad Mohammadi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25' Wales are trying to create something here.
25' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
25' Ball possession: Wales: 65%, Iran: 35%.
25' Ethan Ampadu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
24' Ramin Rezaeian makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
24' Goal kick for Wales.
24' A chance presents itself to Sardar Azmoun from Iran but his header goes wide
23' Sardar Azmoun wins an air challenge against Joe Rodon
23' The cross by Ramin Rezaeian from Iran successfully finds a teammate in the box.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Ethan Ampadu from Wales trips Ramin Rezaeian
22' Ramin Rezaeian makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
22' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Ali Gholizadeh from Iran trips Ben Davies
21' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
21' Ben Davies makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
21' Iran are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Wales: 69%, Iran: 31%.
20' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
20' Connor Roberts successfully blocks the shot
20' A shot by Ahmad Nourollahi is blocked.
20' Iran start a counter attack.
20' Sardar Azmoun from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' Sardar Azmoun from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' Hossein Hosseini from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
19' The game is restarted.
19' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
18' Milad Mohammadi from Iran commits a foul by elbowing Gareth Bale
18' Gareth Bale wins an air challenge against Saeid Ezatolahi
17' Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
17' Ali Gholizadeh from Iran is ruled offside.
17' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Iran is revoked due to offside.
17' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
16' G O O O O A A A L! Iran score! Ali Gholizadeh is on the scoresheet.
15' Ali Gholizadeh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Connor Roberts could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
15' Chris Mepham makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Ramin Rezaeian makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
15' Ball possession: Wales: 65%, Iran: 35%.
15' Ethan Ampadu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Mehdi Taremi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
14' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Kieffer Moore comes back onto the field.
14' Morteza Pouraliganji wins an air challenge against Gareth Bale
14' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' The game is restarted.
13' Kieffer Moore is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
13' Kieffer Moore is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
13' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
12' Oooh... that was a sitter! Kieffer Moore should have scored from that position
12' Good effort by Kieffer Moore as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
12' The cross by Connor Roberts from Wales successfully finds a teammate in the box.
12' Wales with a potentially dangerous attack.
12' Morteza Pouraliganji from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
11' Joe Rodon wins an air challenge against Sardar Azmoun
10' Goal kick for Iran.
10' Majid Hosseini from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
10' Ball possession: Wales: 54%, Iran: 46%.
9' Wales take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' Safe hands from Wayne Hennessey as he comes out and claims the ball
9' Ben Davies relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
8' Chris Mepham is penalised for pushing Mehdi Taremi.
8' Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8' Wales are trying to create something here.
7' Sardar Azmoun shoots from outside the box, but Wayne Hennessey has it under control
7' Morteza Pouraliganji makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Aaron Ramsey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
6' Joe Rodon from Wales intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
6' Iran are trying to create something here.
6' Iran are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Wales: 62%, Iran: 38%.
5' Safe hands from Wayne Hennessey as he comes out and claims the ball
5' Iran are trying to create something here.
5' Safe hands from Wayne Hennessey as he comes out and claims the ball
5' Chris Mepham relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Iran start a counter attack.
5' Majid Hosseini makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Safe hands from Wayne Hennessey as he comes out and claims the ball
4' Iran with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' Sardar Azmoun wins an air challenge against Chris Mepham
4' Goal kick for Iran.
4' Wales are trying to create something here.
3' Wales take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
3' Goal kick for Iran.
3' Neco Williams fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
2' Kieffer Moore wins an air challenge against Majid Hosseini
2' Goal kick for Wales.
2' Iran are trying to create something here.
2' Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
1' Ethan Ampadu from Wales goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Saeid Ezatolahi
1' Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Wales kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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