Iran stunned Wales with two late goals to resurrect their World Cup campaign after a goalless draw in regular time.
Wales were reduced to ten men following the dismissal of goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.
Rouzbeh Cheshmi stunned the Welsh team with a 98th-minute goal from outside the box, breaking the tie and sending Team Melli into raptures.
Three minutes later, Ramin Rezaeian buried the game beyond return for Wales with a second goal to secure Iran’s first win against a European team at the World Cup in 10 attempts.
After a comeback against US in their first game, Wales were outplayed by an impressive Iranian side that was humiliated by England in a 6–2 defeat to open Group B play at the 2022 World Cup.
The result appears to play into the hands of the United States, who will face England later on Friday before closing out the group stage against Iran.