Iran and New Zealand Draw 2-2 in World Cup Opener
Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw in a fast-paced opening match in Group G of the World Cup in Los Angeles. The result gave each team one point to start the tournament.
New Zealand went ahead in the 7th minute through Elijah Just. Iran equalized in the 32nd minute when Ramin Rezaeian scored.
Just restored New Zealand’s lead in the 55th minute with his second goal of the match. Iran responded again in the 64th minute, when Mohammad Mohebi made it 2-2.
Neither side could find a winner after that, and both teams opened the competition with a draw.
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