Iranians at World Cup react after last-minute win over Wales

Dealing with elimination in the event that they misplaced, Iran had been virtually unrecognisable from the facet that was crushed 6-2 by England of their opener.

Targets arrived terribly late for Iran as they confronted an early exit with a loss [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

Doha, Qatar – Iran scored twice late in stoppage time to safe a surprising 2-0 win over Wales that breathed new life into their World Cup marketing campaign.

Dealing with elimination in the event that they misplaced, Iran had been virtually unrecognisable from the facet that was crushed 6-2 by England of their opener, they usually had been deserved winners, even when they left it extraordinarily late.

The win strikes Iran to 3 factors in Group B, two greater than Wales – who had been held to a 1-1 draw by the US of their opener – with England and the US going through one another afterward Friday. The group involves a head subsequent Tuesday, when Wales play their outdated rivals and Iran face the US.

Here's what Iranian supporters on the match on the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha needed to say:


Rana Mahmudi, 27, and husband Farzad Fardin, 30:

Roozbeh Cheshmi drove residence the winner for Iran in additional time [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

“We're very pleased about at present’s win. There was no purpose until 90 minutes. We had been anxious and pissed off, however thank God, we managed a last-minute win, we hope will win 5-0 towards the US.”

Syed Tagi Hussani, 66, and Syed Abas Hussani, 43, his son:

On the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Friday [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

“We knew we'll win at present, however we hope for a giant win towards the US.”

Hamed Ramezanzade, 32:

After a good first half, the match sprang to life after the break [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

“We misplaced our first recreation very badly. After I got here to the match at present, I hoped for a simple win however Wales performed very well. I'd have been unhappy if we misplaced once more at present. However I'm happy with the Iranian workforce, we managed to win. It was not a simple win I ought to say.”

Masood Khoram, 34:

Ramin Rezaeian added one other purpose within the eleventh minute of stoppage time [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

“Our gamers obtained underneath strain from begin of the sport. I personally consider the coach isn't letting some good gamers to play. I don’t know the explanation, he might need another plans for them.

“However I consider the choice of gamers was not good in our first recreation, even at present, as nicely. We gained within the final minute. It was not that nice of a win. I hope in future video games the coach will let different gamers on the workforce play.”

Saman Salamat 17:

Iran’s subsequent match on Tuesday is towards the US [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

“The entire of Iran is aware of we may have performed higher within the opener – 6-2 isn't very Iran normal. Each time I consider that match, my coronary heart breaks. I'm very happy however I anticipated not less than a 6-0 win at present, we deserve extra, Iran deserve extra.

“We've to win the US match and we will certainly go to the knockout stage certainly. We're going to show to the world.

“We misplaced the primary recreation due to many causes, our goalkeeper obtained injured within the first couple of minutes, followers had been upset, all the pieces dangerous occurred that day. The workforce got here underneath strain with the primary two objectives after which they let different objectives to return simply.”

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