Match report
Iran 1-1 Portugal: World Cup Match Ends in Thrilling Draw
Iran
1–1
FT
Portugal
Jun 25, 2018
Iran stunned Portugal with a late equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group B clash. Ricardo Quaresma put Portugal ahead early in the second half, but Karim Ansarifard converted a penalty in stoppage time to salvage a point for Iran.
Key Facts
- • Ricardo Quaresma scored for Portugal in the 45th minute
- • Karim Ansarifard equalized for Iran from the penalty spot in the 90th minute (3rd minute of stoppage time)
- • R. Guerreiro, Ricardo Quaresma, and Cristiano Ronaldo were all shown yellow cards for Portugal
- • E. Hajsafi and S. Azmoun received yellow cards for Iran
- • Portugal made three substitutions: Bernardo Silva for Ricardo Quaresma, João Mário for João Moutinho, and André Silva for G. Guedes
- • Iran made three substitutions: M. Mohammadi for E. Hajsafi, S. Ghoddos for Alireza Jahanbakhsh, and Karim Ansarifard for S. Ezatolahi
Lineups
Iran
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Beiranvand (G)
- 8 M. Pouraliganji (D)
- 23 R. Rezaeian (D)
- 19 M. Hosseini (D)
- 3 E. Hajsafi (D)
- 9 O. Ebrahimi (M)
- 6 S. Ezatolahi (M)
- 17 M. Taremi (M)
- 20 S. Azmoun (F)
- 18 A. Jahanbakhsh (M)
- 11 V. Amiri (M)
Substitutes
- 5 M. Mohammadi
- 14 S. Ghoddos
- 10 K. Ansarifard
- 2 M. Torabi
- 13 M. Khanzadeh
- 15 P. Montazeri
- 16 R. Ghoochannejhad
- 21 A. Dejagah
- 7 M. Shojaei
- 22 A. Abedzadeh
- 12 M. Mazaheri
Portugal
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Rui Patrício (G)
- 3 Pepe (D)
- 6 José Fonte (D)
- 21 Cédric Soares (D)
- 5 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
- 23 Adrien Silva (M)
- 14 William Carvalho (M)
- 10 João Mário (M)
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
- 20 Ricardo Quaresma (M)
- 9 André Silva (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Bernardo Silva
- 8 João Moutinho
- 17 Gonçalo Guedes
- 18 Gelson Martins
- 2 Bruno Alves
- 15 Ricardo Pereira
- 22 Beto
- 16 Bruno Fernandes
- 4 Manuel Fernandes
- 19 Mário Rui
- 12 Anthony Lopes
- 13 Rúben Dias
Timeline
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33' Portugal Card · Yellow CardR. Guerreiro
Foul
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45' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalRicardo Quaresma · Assist: Adrien Silva
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52' Iran Card · Yellow CardE. Hajsafi
Argument
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54' Iran Card · Yellow CardS. Azmoun
Argument
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56' Iran subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Hajsafi · On: M. Mohammadi
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64' Portugal Card · Yellow CardRicardo Quaresma
Foul
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70' Iran subst · Substitution 2Off: Alireza Jahanbakhsh · On: S. Ghoddos
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70' Portugal subst · Substitution 1Off: Ricardo Quaresma · On: Bernardo Silva
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76' Iran subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Ezatolahi · On: Karim Ansarifard
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83' Portugal Card · Yellow CardCristiano Ronaldo
Off the ball foul
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84' Portugal subst · Substitution 2Off: João Mário · On: João Moutinho
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90'+3 Iran Goal · PenaltyKarim Ansarifard
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90'+6 Portugal subst · Substitution 3Off: Andre Silva · On: G. Guedes
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90' Portugal Card · Yellow CardCédric Soares
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Iran | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 65% | 87% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 14 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 213 | 608 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 26% | 74% |
| Accurate Passes | 139 | 528 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Portugal took the lead in the 45th minute when Ricardo Quaresma scored from an Adrien Silva assist, giving them momentum heading into the second half
- ▸ Iran leveled the match in the 90th minute with a penalty kick by Karim Ansarifard, ensuring a hard-fought draw and a crucial point for both teams in the World Cup Group B