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England vs Iran FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights: Three Lions Begin Qatar Campaign With 6-2 Triumph Over Iran
FIFA World Cup 2022, England vs Iran Highlights: 5 different scorers found the back of the net for England as they hammered Iran 6-2 in the opening Group B match of the Qatar World Cup.
Bukayo Saka scored 2 in England's 6-2 win© AFP
England truly marked their arrival in the 2022 Qatar World Cup with a prolific 6-2 victory over Iran in the opening Group B match. The Three Lions saw Bukayo Saka score a brace while the likes of Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford scored one goal apiece. For Iran, Mehdi Taremi scored both goals. (MATCHCENTRE).
Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Football Match between England and Iran straight from Khalifa International Stadium in Doha:
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- 20:47 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: England defeat Iran 6-2England beat Iran 6-2 in the Group B match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup, at the Khalifa International Stadium. Bellingham, Saka, Grealish, Sterling, and Rashford were the stars for England.
- 20:43 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: GOALMehidy Taremi finally hits the target and beautifully converts the penalty into a goal.Live Score ENG 6: IRN 2 (90" + 13)
- 20:42 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Iran get penaltyIn the dying stage of the game, referee Raphael Claus signals VAR and gives a penalty to Iran.
- 20:39 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: No GoalEven in the last moments of the game, Iran are trying their best to score. Sardar Azmoun gets an opportunity but ends up hitting the crossbar.
- 20:35 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: England holding possessionAs the final whistle is about to blow, England are keeping majority of the possession on the field.Live Score ENG 6: IRN 1 (90"+ 5)
- 20:32 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: 10 minutes stoppage timeThe match between England and Iran will end after a stoppage time of 10 minutes.Live Score ENG 6: IRN 1 (90"+ 2)
- 20:31 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: GOALJack Grealish makes a brilliant effort as England take 6-1 lead over Iran. Grealish makes a perfect use of the pass given by Callum Wilson and placed it beautifully into the nets.Live Score ENG 6: IRN 1 (90")
- 20:26 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: No goal for EnglandIran's strong defence perfectly spoils Phil Foden's attempt to get another goal for England.
- 20:23 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Ehsan HajsafiEhsan Hajsafi picked up an injury and medical staff entered the field. He got monitored by the medical team and declared fit to play.
- 20:20 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Sardar Azmoun comes inIran finally call-in their star player Sardar Azmoun and sends back Ahmad Noorollahi.Live Score ENG 5: IRN 1 (80")
- 20:18 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Taremi misses a chanceAfter providing Iran with their first breakthrough, Mehidy Taremi almost created another opportunity but the ball went over the goalpost.
- 20:17 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Callum Wilson replaces Harry KaneEngland are experimenting different combinations as they have called back Harry Kane and sent Callum Wilson as his replacement.
- 20:13 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: GOALMarcus Rashford comes off the bench and makes a massive entry. He perfectly ditches Hossein in the right corner and provides England with another goal.Live Score ENG 5: IRN 1 (71")
- 20:10 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Maguire out after injuryHarry Maguire has been rested after he picked up an injury. He has been replaced by Eric Dier on the field.
- 20:06 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: GOALMehdi Taremi finally gives Iran their first breakthrough, as he brilliantly slots the ball and edges the goalkeeper. Iran eyeing a comeback.Live Score ENG 4: IRN 1 (65")
- 20:04 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: GOALSaka strikes again for England, as the young player perfectly places a shot, which gets deflected and goes straight into the nets.Live Score ENG 4: IRN 0 (64")
- 19:55 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: England gets a corner-kickIran's defence smartly outplays Jude Bellingham's pass but England gets a corner-kick.
- 19:51 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Yellow card for Morteza PouraliganjiMorteza Pouraliganji gets penalized for his hard-tackle and gets a yellow card. England's Harry Kane asks for some medical half, as he picks up an injury.
- 19:49 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Jahanbakhsh replaced by Ali GholizadehIn the second half, Iran make some changes in their side with Ali Gholizadeh replacing Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Saeid Ezatolahi replaces Ali Karimi.
- 19:45 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: We are back underwayThe second-half of the FIFA World Cup 2022 match between England and Iran, begins at the Khalifa International Stadium.
- 19:33 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Half-timeThat's it for the opening 45 minutes (14+) in the FIFA World Cup 2022 match between England and Iran. The Three Lions have comfortably dominated the proceedings in the first-half with a 3-0 lead. Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Raheem Sterling are stars for England.
- 19:27 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: NO goal for IranJahanbakhsh receives a lofted pass from the teammate but he ends up missing the target, as the ball goes above the goal post.
- 19:23 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: England holding possessionAfter taking a 3-0 lead within the first-half of the game, England team are keeping the most of the possession on the field. The stoppage time has been kept as 14 minutes.
- 19:19 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: 14 mins stoppage timeAs England are completely dominating the proceedings against Iran with 3-0 lead, the teams have been given 14 minutes of stoppage time before the break.
- 19:17 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: GOALRaheem Sterling provides England with another brilliant goal. Harry Kane brings it into the box, when Sterling places it straight into the nets. England 3, Iran 0 in 45:00 minutes.
- 19:14 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: GOALBukayo Saka perfectly turns a corner-kick into another breakthrough for England, as the Three Lions take 2-0 lead before the half-time.
- 19:12 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Iran aim to level the scoreJahanbakhsh keeping the possession as Iran now look to level the score before the half-time of the game.
- 19:06 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: GOALJude Bellingham gets a perfect cross from Luke Shaw as the Three Lions get a 1-0 lead within 35 minutes of the game.
- 19:03 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: England gets a cornerRaheem Sterling had a brilliant opportunity but the Iranian defender takes it away, which gave England a corner-kick.
- 19:00 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Save by HosseiniBukayo Saka successfully brought from the middle towards the goal but Hosseini makes a brilliant save.
- 18:57 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Yellow card for Alireza JahanbakhshIran's Alireza Jahanbakhsh has been given a yellow card by referee, Raphael Claus for bringing down an English opponent.
- 18:54 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: No GoalEhsan Hajsafi takes the direct free-hit from a comfortable position but England were successful in defending it.
- 18:53 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Free-kick for IranEngland's Kieran Trippier interjects an Iranian player, which resulted in a free-kick for Iran.
- 18:49 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Alireza Beiranvand taken away by medical teamThings are not going good with Alireza Beiranvand as he has been taken away the medical staff due to a suspected concussion. Hossein Hosseini comes in as the substitute.
- 18:46 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Alireza Beiranvand fit to playAfter a brief period of time, Alireza Beiranvand is finally back on his feat and all-set to play the game.
- 18:41 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Medical treatment for Alireza BeiranvandPhysio is out on the ground as Iran's Alireza Beiranvand needs some medical treatment. The game has been stopped for a while.
- 18:36 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Iran do not sing national anthem before first World Cup gameIran's team refuses to sing country's national anthem before World Cup game against England, in the backdrop of the protests back home.
- 18:34 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: England misses a goalDespite getting a corner-kick, England fail to capitalize it and now Iran keeps the possession on field.
- 18:32 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: English team takes a kneeEnglish team takes a knee as the game begins with Iran get the ball rolling.
- 18:27 (IST)FIFA WC LIVE: Time for some actionBoth the teams are now out on the field as the game between England and Iran is about to begin.
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