Īrān		Costa Rica
sokers 1	Tactics	Soto
53%	Possession	47%
56%	Play in the half	44%
5	Shots	15
5	Fouls	1
1	Yellow cards	1
0	Red cards	0
0	Offsides	2
65	average mark	72.5
excellent	Shooting	outstanding
excellent	Passing	excellent
outstanding	Defending	incredible

1 minute.
Haliwa passes, it`s a high ball. Quesada makes a sublime pass. Buitrago makes a sublime pass. Ortíz just manages to reach the ball first. Ortíz takes a swing and hits it...
What a tremendous chance!

5 minute.
Shirazi attempts to pass. Estili ineptly catches the ball. The referee whistles for a foul Quesada is guilty of misconduct. Quesada is cautioned.

28 minute.
Smith cleverly intercepts the pass. Smith makes a sublime pass. Buitrago just manages to reach the ball first. Buitrago passes, it`s a high ball. Ortíz gets his head on it.
Missed by few inches.

29 minute.
Buitrago plays the ball through. Lanuza approaches the ball. Lanuza makes a sublime pass. Ortíz just manages to reach the ball first. Ortíz has a fantastic effort at goal.
It was close.

32 minute.
Ortíz plays the ball off with his head. Lanuza approaches the ball. Kazemi fouls inside the box. Penalty! Kazemi is cautioned. Lanuza was harmed in the clash. Kazemi attempts to pass. Lanuza takes the penalty, a biting kick.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Īrān - Costa Rica 0:1

33 minute.
Lanuza plays the ball off with his head. Ortíz just manages to reach the ball first. Mehani fouls. Ortíz was hurt. He`s crying with pain! Caballero is likely to take the free-kick.
It was close.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Īrān 58%, Costa Rica 42%.
Īrān - Costa Rica 0:1

48 minute.
Lanuza plays the ball off with his head. Ortíz takes over possession. Mehani trips an opponent. That`s a foul! The harmed player, Ortíz, quickly gets on his feet. He looks OK! Aguirre is likely to take the free-kick.
It was close.

50 minute.
The ball is kicked out of play. Salim Mustafa approaches to take the throw-in. He is well-known for his good throws. Kikut takes over possession. Estili cleverly intercepts the pass. Estili shoots. Laguna palms the ball clear.

53 minute.
Torrealba just manages to reach the ball first. Benhalima cleverly intercepts the pass. Benhalima makes an instep pass. Estili takes over possession. Estili has a fantastic effort at goal. Laguna palms the ball clear.

64 minute.
Torrealba wins the ball from behind. Torrealba makes a one-touch pass. Buitrago takes over possession. Buitrago makes an instep pass. Aguirre centers. The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar. Khamenei palms the ball clear. Lanuza gets his head on it. Khamenei tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands.

69 minute.
We are going to have another corner. Vobo comes on to the pitch.

69 minute.
Buitrago just manages to reach the ball first. Buitrago makes a sublime pass. Ortíz approaches the ball. Ortíz shoots. Khamenei hopelessly throws himself behind the ball. The ball dips, but not enough, it clips the bar.

70 minute.
Tazariani centers. Caballero plays the ball off with his head. Aguirre takes over possession. Aguirre lobs the ball high into the air. Ortíz gets his head on it. Khamenei tries to get hold of the ball but it slips out of his hands.

75 minute.
Buitrago makes a sublime pass. Lanuza approaches the ball. Lanuza makes a one-touch pass. Ortíz just manages to reach the ball first. Ortíz takes a swing and hits it...
What a tremendous chance!

75 minute.
Goal kick. Orlich comes on to the pitch.

76 minute.
Salim Mustafa approaches the ball. Salim Mustafa makes an instep pass. Vobo takes over possession. Vobo has a fantastic effort at goal. Laguna desperately tries to grasp hold of the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!! It`s a close game - a draw!
Īrān - Costa Rica 1:1

80 minute.
Shahriar passes the ball on the spur of the moment. Aguirre lobs the ball high into the air. Lanuza takes over possession. Lanuza has a fantastic effort at goal.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Īrān - Costa Rica 1:2

82 minute.
Aguirre attempts to pass. Buitrago takes over possession. Buitrago passes the ball on the spur of the moment. Here comes Orlich, having a little trouble catching the ball. Orlich shoots. Khamenei palms the ball away with the tips of his fingers. Lanuza takes over possession. Tazariani fouls inside the box. Penalty! Lanuza was harmed in the clash. Lanuza approaches the penalty spot, taking just a short run-up. Khamenei desperately tries to grasp hold of the ball.
GOOOAAAAAAL!!!
Īrān - Costa Rica 1:3

88 minute.
Benhalima attempts to pass. Shirazi just manages to reach the ball first. Frabianeri takes over possession. Frabianeri takes a swing and hits it... Laguna makes a tremendous dive, but misses the ball.
It was close.

89 minute.
Haliwa cleverly intercepts the pass. Orlich takes over possession. Haliwa trips an opponent. That`s a foul! Orlich is being dressed by the doctor, he gets up, limping. Orlich is unable to continue playing. Morera comes on to the pitch.

The teams leave the pitch at the end of the half. The fans applaud great play from both sides.
The statistics of play in the half: Īrān 55%, Costa Rica 45%.
Īrān - Costa Rica 1:3