Highlight of the Match: FIFA World Cup 2022 2nd match has just ended. England got a perfect start to its World Cup campaign. Iran got hammered by England in their opening match. (Mon, Nov 21, 2022, 19:00) At Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar.
FULL-TIME: England 6 – 2 Iran
Bukayo Saka was having a great game against Iran. He was terrified on the right side almost every time of the match. In England, most of the attacks were created from the right side. Here are the highlights of the England vs Iran match of World Cup 2022.
8’ Big Chance
Trippier took a quick free kick. Passed it to Kane and he gave a great cross in 6 yards. But Harry Maguire missed it to hit the net. Terrible miss for England.
19’ Alireza the Iranian goalkeeper got injured by a collision with Maguire. He is now subbed off by Hossein Hosseini.
29’ Big Chance
England is pushing back Iran at this moment. Combination of Trippier and Saka is working very well. Trippier got the ball from Saka in a good position. He crossed it to Mount. But Mount missed the big chance & put the ball outside the bar. Big miss.
32’ Again a good Corner cross by trippier. This time Maguire headed the ball off the bar.
35’ GOAL!!
Beautiful goal by Jude Bellingham, the youngest player of this tournament. Luke Shaw looped a Cross into the penalty box and Bellingham guided the ball into the net. Huge goal for England. They are now leading the match. Bellingham is the second youngest world cup goal scorer for England behind Michael Owen.
43’ GOAL
GOAL by Bukayo Saka. Trippier corner cross found Maguire and he nodded it down to Saka. Saka finishes it very well. Assist by Herry Maguire.
45’+ GOAL
Brilliant goal by Sterling. Harry Kane passes it down to Sterling and he places it down to the goal post in a cool and calm head. Assist Harry Kane
45’+ Big Chance
Iran got their first chance of the match courtesy of Luke Shaw’s poor back pass. Noorollahi breaks down the England defense and passes it to Jahanbaksh. But Jahanbaksh shot the ball over the Bar.
62’ GOAL
Saka scores again. He drags it past Hosseini before throwing it towards the post. Brilliant skill by Bukayo Saka. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.
65’ GOAL (Iran)
Brilliant counter attack by iran. Taremi scores for Iran. Gholezadeh found a through pass to Tameri, who pulled it back to the net over the keeper’s head. Brilliant assist by Gholezadeh.
71’ GOAL
Marcos Rashford scored after coming to the pitch within the first minute. He put it back into the bottom corner of the post. Assisted by Harry Kane. 5-1 for England.
76’ Big Chance
Noorallahi found a lot of space in midfield and passed it through to Tameri. But dier intercepted it quickly in the penalty box area. Good interception by Eric Dier.
90’GOAL
SUPER goal by jack grealish. Wilson passed it to grealish and jack with a simple tap by right foot and scored.
90’+ GOAL
Mahedi Tameri scored his 2nd of the match. It was a penalty spot and he grabbed the opportunity perfectly.
Key Moments:
35th minute of 1st Half: Jude Bellingham Scored the first goal for England in this Tournament.
43rd Minutes of 1st Half: Bukayo Saka scored 2nd goal for England.
45+ Minute of 1st Half: England scored the Third goal. This time Scorer Raheem Sterling.
62 Minute of 2nd Half: Bukayo Saka scored his 2nd of the match
65 Minutes of 2nd Half: Tameri scored for Iran
71 Minute of 2nd Half: Marcos Rashford scored his first. England is 5-1 ahead.
90 Minutes of 2nd Half: Goal by Jack Grealish
90+ Minutes of 2nd half: Iran scored from the penalty.
|
England |
Iran |
|
|
Winner/Loser |
England Won |
Iran Lost |
|
Goal |
6 |
2 |
|
Assists |
Harry Kane, Maguire, Raheem Sterling, and Wilson |
Gholezadeh) |
|
Ball Possession |
79% |
21% |
|
Big Chances |
3 |
0 |
|
Passes |
766 |
200 |
|
Accurate Passes |
674(90%) |
130(66%) |
|
Total Shots (On Target) |
7 |
2 |
|
Fouls |
6 |
12 |
|
Yellow Card |
0 |
2 |
|
Red Card |
0 |
0 |
|
Offside |
2 |
2 |
|
Corners |
8 |
0 |
|
Keeper Saves |
0 |
1 |
|
Player Of The Match |
Bukayo Saka |
Point table of Group (B) after this match
|
Team |
Play |
Goal Difference |
Points |
|
England |
1 |
+5 |
3 |
|
Iran |
1 |
-5 |
0 |
|
USA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Wales |
0 |
0 |
0 |
England were cruising the match. It took a while for them to break Iran’s defense. But slowly England found their rhythm and scored their first of the tournament at 35th minute of the match.
Saka played brilliantly in this match. He scored one goal and was involved in most of the attacks of England. England coach Gareth Southgate will be pleased to see his players’ performance.
It was overall clinical performance from England. Their substitute also played a vital role in this thrilling win. The England camp will be very happy with this triumph. iran must reconsider their tactics and must find a way out very soon.
