Compete at Mordovia Arena on Tuesday (26/6) early morning WIB, Portugal got spartan resistance from Iran. Final score 1-1. Portugal opened the scoring through Ricardo Quaresma at minute 45 '. However, Iran was able to equalize the score through Karim Ansarifard's penalty in extra time of the second half.
These results make Portugal as runner-up group B. Portugal collected 5 points, equal to that collected Spain with five points, which at the same time surprisingly balanced Morocco 2-2. But Spain are ahead of goal difference.
Appear dominant. Able to control the ball up to 70 percent in the first round against Iran who were forced to survive, Portugal successfully made the opening goal in the 45th minute through Ricardo Quaresma. The goal proves Quaresma's spurs are still there.
There is an interesting record of the goal, where usually Quaresma is often a super-subs, now he is able to prove himself as a core player.
Other statistics, Quaresma became the oldest player in his World Cup appearance capable of scoring (34 years, 272 days). Previously there was Yahya Golmohammadi from Iran who scored against Mexico in 2006 (35 years, 84 days). The old taro!
In the second half, Portugal remained in control of the game. Full ball control. Game controls. Not allowing Iran freely. In the 50th minute Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped in the forbidden box. Iranian player Haji Safi is yellowed. Portugal penalty after the referee confirmed through VAR. This is the 19th penalty, breaking the record of 18 previous World Cup penalties in 1990, 1998 and 2002.
Unfortunately, this time CR 7 is less lucky. His kick to the left was able to deny Ali Beiranvand. There is no additional goal Ronaldo. Still survive four goals. While in second place top scorer under Harry Kane (5 goals).
Iran opened up through Karim who successfully execute a penalty. Unfortunately 1-1 score is not enough to deliver them to the last 16. However, Iran's struggle is remarkable.