FIFA World Cup 2022: Cheshmi’s stoppage-time goal help Iran win 2-0 over 10-man Wales, Player Ratings.

Ten-man Dragons’ hopes of reaching the knockout stage of their first World Cup in 64 years suffered a major walkout, Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored in the stoppage time, as Robert Page’s side were beaten 2-0 by Iran’s late, late drama.

When starter Wayne Hennessey was dismissed in the 86th minute, Wales backup goalkeeper Danny-Ward was forced into action and just missed Cheshmi's strike from outside the box with a diving save.

Moments later, Ramin Rezaeian added a second goal, and Iran erupted in jubilant celebration as some of the Welsh players fell to the ground in shock.

In the 86th minute, Hennessy was dismissed for a high challenge on Mehdi Taremi.

The Welsh team started slowly after a 1-1 draw with the United States in their Group B opener, but Gareth-Bale made his 110th appearance for Wales, the most for the national team overall.

Iran performed better against Wales after losing to England 6-2 in the group's opening match to finish last.

World Cup 2022 Fantasy Football: Iran vs Wales, Player Ratings.

Wales player ratings (3-5-2)

WALES: Hennessey 5, Mepham 6, Rodon 6, B Davies 7; Roberts 6, Ampadu 6, Wilson 6, Ramsey 5, N Williams 6; Bale 5, Moore 5. Subs: James 5, Johnson 6, Allen 5, Ward n/a.

Manager: Rob Page - 4/10 -

Iran player ratings (4-4-2)

IRAN: Hosseini 7, Hajsafi 7, Mohammadi 7, Ezatolahi 7, Pouraliganji 7, Hosseini 7, Azmoun 7, Nourollahi 7, Rezaeian 8, Taremi 8, Gholizadeh 8.

Subs: Ansarifard 6, Torabi 7, Jahanbakhsh 6, Cheshmi 7, Karimi n/a.

Manager: Carlos Queiroz - 7/10 -

Player of the Match - Ramin Rezaeian (Iran)

Wales vs Iran: Key Stats

Hennessey is only the third goalkeeper ever to receive a red card at the World Cup, after Itumeleng Khune for South Africa v Uruguay in 2010 and Gianluca Pagliuca for Italy v Norway in 1994.

Cheshmi's goal (97:56) against Wales was the latest match-winning strike scored in any World Cup game (excl. extra-time) since exact goal times are available for the competition (from 1966).

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