Iran fight back to draw 2-2 with NZ at World Cup opener

5 days ago

Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening World Cup match after an end-to-end contest. New Zealand went ahead in the seventh minute when Elijah Just volleyed home from inside the box after being set up by Chris Wood. Iran deservedly levelled in the 32nd, Ramin Rezaeian stabbing the ball in from close range