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Points shared after an even battle
Iran 2–2 New Zealand — Group G
Iran and New Zealand played out a 2–2 draw.
How the goals went in
1
7′🇳🇿Goal0–1
Elijah Just
New Zealand · Assist: Chris Wood
2
32′🇮🇷Goal1–1
Ramin Rezaeian
Iran
3
54′🇳🇿Goal1–2
Elijah Just
New Zealand · Assist: Chris Wood following a fast break
4
64′🇮🇷Goal2–2
Mohammad Mohebbi
Iran · Assist: Ramin Rezaeian with a cross
By the numbers
48.5%Possession51.5%
17Shots14
4On target8
4Corners1
6Saves2
🟨 Iran 1 · New Zealand 0
What stood out
- ✓Possession was evenly split (48.5%–51.5%).
- ✓New Zealand's finishing was clinical — 57% of shots were on target.
- ✓Iran's goalkeeper made 6 saves.
- ✓2 of 4 goals came in the second half.
- ✓Tactical matchup: Iran (4-4-2) vs New Zealand (4-2-3-1).
- ✓A near-sellout at SoFi Stadium — 70,108 fans (100% of capacity).