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1. 90+6'

   Dario Herrera is looking at his watch and immediately ends this match.

2. 90+5'

   Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) races through the centre to the edge of the box then lets fly with a rocket of a shot that flies a whisker wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Iran will have a goal kick.

3. 90+4'

   Fine play by Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Belgium) opens up space on the edge of the box for the shot, but his effort lacks accuracy and flies miles over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Iran will have a goal kick.

4. 90+3'

   Brandon Mechele (Belgium) missed a great opportunity! He finds himself some space near the penalty spot and plants a header goalwards which lacks both power and accuracy. The ball sails well over the bar! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iran.

5. 90+2'

   Leandro Trossard (Belgium) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.

6. 90'

   5 additional min. will be played.

7. 90'

   Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) sends over a cross, but he can't find any teammate inside the box. Poor delivery. The ball goes out of play and Iran will have a goal kick.

8. 89'

   The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Timothy Castagne (Belgium).

9. 87'

   The manager has decided to make a substitution and Kevin De Bruyne walks off the pitch to be replaced by Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Belgium).

10. 87'

    Shahriyar Moghanlou (Iran) is adjudged offside.

11. 86'

    Alireza Beiranvand was forced into action to thwart Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium). He found himself some space after latching on to a pass and unleashed a shot to the bottom right corner but couldn't beat the keeper.

12. 85'

    Here is a change. Saeid Ezatolahi is going off and Amir Ghalenoei gives the last tactical orders to Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh (Iran).

13. 84'

    Hans Vanaken (Belgium) finds space inside the box to shoot after collecting a short pass, but it's a wasted effort as it flies well wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iran.

14. 84'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) sends the ball into the penalty area from a free kick a few yards outside the box. The cross is good, but the goalkeeper shows himself in a good light as he leaps high to intercept the ball.

15. 83'

    Shoja Khalilzadeh (Iran) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play. A free kick has been awarded to Belgium.

16. 81'

    Saeid Ezatolahi (Iran) has a sight of goal, fires a shot in from distance towards the left post and forces a good save out of Thibaut Courtois.

17. 80'

    Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Iran) commits a foul and Dario Herrera immediately signals a free kick.

18. 79'

    Substitution. Saman Ghoddos will be replaced by Shahriyar Moghanlou (Iran).

19. 77'

    Milad Mohammadi (Iran) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems.

20. 75'

    A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Mehdi Torabi (Iran), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.

21. 74'

    The attendance for today's match is 70317.

22. 73'

    The substitution is prepared. Arthur Theate (Belgium) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Romelu Lukaku.

23. 70'

    The referee blows for a cooling break.

24. 70'

    Saman Ghoddos (Iran) fails to find a teammate across the pitch with a long ball. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Belgium.

25. 68'

    Ramin Rezaeian (Iran) takes the free kick from a long way out but the defender manages to get it clear.

26. 66'

    Dario Herrera shows a red card with no hesitation. Nathan Ngoy (Belgium) can have an early bath and think about his challenge.

27. 66'

    Amir Ghalenoei prepares a substitution. Mohammad Mohebi is replaced by Mehdi Torabi (Iran).

28. 66'

    Substitution. Ehsan Hajsafi leaves the pitch and is replaced by Milad Mohammadi (Iran).

29. 66'

    Shoja Khalilzadeh (Iran) reacts well and displays good awareness inside the box to get on the end of the resulting corner kick. He fails to direct the ball into the net as it flies narrowly wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Belgium will have a goal kick.

30. 65'

    Ramin Rezaeian (Iran) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.

31. 64'

    Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) tries to find the head of a teammate in the box but overhits the cross. The ball goes out of play and Iran will have a goal kick.

32. 63'

    Mehdi Taremi (Iran) meets a cross inside the box, but Thibaut Courtois wins the battle for the ball and the chance is gone.

33. 62'

    Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) aims for the middle of the goal, but that's an easy job for the goalkeeper. It will take more than that to test him!

34. 62'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.

35. 61'

    A pass by Leandro Trossard (Belgium) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.

36. 59'

    Alireza Beiranvand was forced into action to thwart Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium). He found himself some space after latching on to a pass and unleashed a shot to the bottom left corner but couldn't beat the keeper.

37. 58'

    Rudi Garcia has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Dodi Lukebakio (Belgium) replacing Alexis Saelemaekers.

38. 58'

    Rudi Garcia has decided to substitute Nicolas Raskin and he is replaced by Hans Vanaken (Belgium).

39. 58'

    The game has come to an end for Thomas Meunier. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Timothy Castagne (Belgium).

40. 56'

    Ramin Rezaeian (Iran) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.

41. 55'

    Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.

42. 53'

    A tremendous drive by Mehdi Taremi (Iran) from inside the box towards the middle of the goal looks like it's in, but Thibaut Courtois makes a brilliant save.

43. 52'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) connects with a cross from the side, but produces a header which goes way over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iran.

44. 50'

    Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium) receives a fine cross inside the box and attempts to score a goal, but his shot flies just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iran.

45. 50'

    Belgium get a corner.

46. 50'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) swings in the corner, but fails to find any of his teammates. One of the defenders reacts superbly to get it clear. Belgium get a corner.

47. 49'

    The resulting set piece, sent into the penalty area by Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium), was easily dealt with by one of the defenders. Belgium have a corner.

48. 47'

    It looks like Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Iran) saw red with that tackle. Dario Herrera won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul. Belgium have a free kick.

49. 47'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) has a shot blocked from inside the box.

50. 46'

    Amir Ghalenoei has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Iran) comes on the pitch for Saleh Hardani.

51. 46'

    Dario Herrera blows his whistle and the second half starts.

52. 45+9'

    The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.

53. 45+8'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.

54. 45+7'

    Ramin Rezaeian (Iran) sends over a free kick from long range but the defence is alert.

55. 45+6'

    Thomas Meunier (Belgium) makes a rough challenge and Dario Herrera blows his whistle for a foul.

56. 45+5'

    Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.

57. 45+4'

    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.

58. 45+3'

    Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.

59. 45'

    There will be a minimum of 8 min. of added time.

60. 44'

    CHANCE! Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) goes very close! He gathers a cross inside the box and fires a low shot to the bottom left corner, but Alireza Beiranvand produces an excellent save.

61. 43'

    The referee blows his whistle after Mehdi Taremi (Iran) does a good impression of a basketball player and handles the ball.

62. 42'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball.

63. 39'

    The free kick is delivered by Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.

64. 38'

    Ehsan Hajsafi (Iran) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. Belgium earn a free kick.

65. 37'

    Mehdi Taremi (Iran) brings his opponent down. Dario Herrera has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.

66. 36'

    The linesman signals that Youri Tielemans (Belgium) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.

67. 33'

    Saeid Ezatolahi (Iran) picks up a yellow card for a foul.

68. 30'

    A cooling break is underway.

69. 29'

    Thomas Meunier (Belgium) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Alireza Beiranvand intercepts the ball.

70. 28'

    The ball is cleared after Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.

71. 27' VAR

    The goal by Iran won't count as it has been disallowed due to offside on the advice of the video assistant referee!

72. 26' VAR

    The Iran players halt their celebrations as referee Dario Herrera makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.

73. 25' 0 - 1

    Ehsan Hajsafi floats a lovely ball in from the free kick. Mehdi Taremi (Iran) gathers the ball and strikes it into the bottom right corner, increasing the score to 0:1.

74. 24'

    The ball spins up and hits the hand of Nicolas Raskin (Belgium) after he fails to control it and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. Iran win a free kick.

75. 23'

    Nathan Ngoy (Belgium) latches on to the corner kick and releases a quick strike from the edge of the box. The result differs significantly from his intention as the ball flies way over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iran.

76. 22'

    The ball goes out of play and Belgium have been awarded a corner kick.

77. 22'

    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) runs onto the ball inside the box and smashes it towards the right side of the goal. It's a great effort but an even better save from Alireza Beiranvand, who tips the ball around the post.

78. 22'

    Youri Tielemans (Belgium) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.

79. 20'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.

80. 19'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders.

81. 17'

    Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.

82. 17'

    Leandro Trossard (Belgium) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but he looks disappointed as none of his teammates managed to connect with it.

83. 16'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.

84. 16'

    Mehdi Taremi (Iran) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.

85. 15'

    Saeid Ezatolahi (Iran) connects with the corner kick around the penalty spot, but steers his header just wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Belgium will have a goal kick.

86. 15'

    Iran force their opponents to concede a corner.

87. 14'

    Hossein Kanaani (Iran) is the one to unleash a good effort towards the left side of the goal. His shot, however, is saved by the goalkeeper. What a save! Iran force their opponents to concede a corner.

88. 13'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.

89. 12'

    Thomas Meunier (Belgium) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.

90. 11'

    The foul by Brandon Mechele (Belgium) was seen by Dario Herrera who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.

91. 10'

    Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked.

92. 9'

    Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) picks up a rebound inside the penalty area and drills a shot to the middle of the goal, but is denied by a reflex save from Alireza Beiranvand.

93. 8'

    Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) dances his way past two defending players and gets to the edge of the box from where he unleashes a shot that goes well over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iran.

94. 7'

    Alireza Beiranvand (Iran) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.

95. 4'

    Alireza Beiranvand (Iran) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.

96. 3'

    It's a yellow card for Romelu Lukaku (Belgium). Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) is penalised for a foul. Dario Herrera had a clear view and blows his whistle.

97. 3'

    Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.

98. 2'

    Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. Belgium have been awarded a corner kick.

99. 2'

    Thomas Meunier (Belgium) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.

100. 1'

     Here we go, today's match is starting right now.