Iran deliver sucker punch to Wales with stoppage-time winners

Cheshmi's late goal sends Iran to 2-0 win over Wales

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports WriterAl RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to break a scoreless stalemate and Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0 at the World Cup on Friday. Cheshmi’s strike from outside the box was just beyond the diving reach of Wales backup goalkeeper Danny Ward, who was pressed into duty when starter Wayne Hennessey was sent off with a red card in the 86th minute. Ramin Rezaeian add…

Soccer-Iran deliver sucker punch to Wales with stoppage-time winners

By Toby Davis AL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) - Iran scored twice after the eighth minute of stoppage time to snatch a stunning 2-0 win over Wales on Friday that breathed new life into their World

World Cup: Iran beats Wales as Cheshmi scores in stoppage time to break a scoreless tie

Goal celebrations by the team were in contrast to the scene outside Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, where pro-government fans harassed anti-government national team supporters.

Cheshmi's late goal sends Iran to 2-0 win over Wales

Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to break a scoreless stalemate and Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0 at the World Cup on Friday.

Cheshmi's late goal sends Iran to 2-0 win over Wales at World Cup

Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to break a scoreless stalemate and Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0 at the World Cup on Friday.

Photo: Spectacular 2-0 Iran win over Wales in stoppage time

Cheshmi and Rezaeian score for Iran in stoppage time, turning the game as Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0.