Late drama as Iran beats Wales 2-0 in the heat of Al Rayyan

Xinhua | Updated: 2022-11-25 20:24
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Sardar Azmoun (L, front) of Iran vies with Joe Rodon of Wales during the Group B match between Wales and Iran at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Nov 25, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]

DOHA -- The heat of the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in the desert outside of Al Rayyan saw effort, sweat, tension and late, and late drama as Iran beat Wales 2-0 on Friday to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

It looked as if 10-man Wales was going to cling on for a heroic draw after goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was sent off in the 86th minute, but in the 99th minute, Rouzbeh Cheshmi broke Welsh hearts with a 25-yard shot into the far corner of the net.

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