Iran v New Zealand
Formations & Lineups
Match Leaders
Game Information
Inglewood, California, USA
Referee:César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
FULL-TIME: IRAN 2-2 NEW ZEALAND
Ghayedi’s late inswinging corner is met at the far post by Ezatolahi, who keeps the ball in play by nodding it across the face of goal, but Thomas throws himself in the way to intercept!
Bazeley’s fifth and final substitution sees Stemnic make way for Bindon.
New Zealand make a change in attack two minutes into added time, taking off Singh for Randall.
The fourth official indicates five minutes will be added to the end of the match for stoppages.

Hajisafi sticks in a leg to bring Just down robustly on the halfway line, looking to prevent a counter-attack. The Iran substitute gives the referee a knowing smile before receiving his yellow card, which is met without any protest.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.50
Expected Goals
1.24
48%
Possession
52%
4 (24%)
Shots on Goal
8 (57%)
1
Big Chances Created
2
0
Big Chances Missed
0
314 (77%)
Accurate Passes
376 (84%)
54
Duels Won
43
6
Saves
2
10
Fouls Committed
8
Game OddsOdds by
FIFA World Cup Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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