An own goal in the 95th minute saw Iran beat Morocco 1-0 on Friday in Group B play at the 2018 World Cup. In the opener for both teams, the match looked destined for a draw in what was an entertaining and open game, but Aziz Bouhaddouz came on in the second half, tried to defend a late set piece and headed it into his own net:

It was a heartbreaking for Morocco as they were more active and solid during the match but also wasteful in front of goal and paid for it in the end.  Team Melli on the other hand was slightly nervous and could not display its normal smooth flowing football.

Sardar Azmoun wasted a golden chance to put Iran when he was sent through by the dynamo Omid Ebrahimi. Azmoun had only the keeper to beat but his shot was easily saved by the advancing Munir in the Morocco goals.

And as a result, Morocco are likely to be eliminated from the World Cup with Spain and Portugal still left on the slate. Meanwhile, Iran has its second win in World Cup history, and first since beating the United States in 1998. One more win over either Spain or Portugal and they’ll likely be through to the knockout stage for the first time ever.

The Moroccans could not penetrate the defence although there were a few close calls. When they did from long-range , Biranvand with full stretch save d the day for Team Melli.

It was a historic day for Masoud Shojaei. He is the only player who has played for Iran in 3 different World Cups , 2006, 2014 and 2018