Spain won the first victory in the 2018 World Cup after overthrowing the representatives of Asia, Iran with a thin score 1-0 in second party Group B held at Kazan Arena, Kazan, Thursday (21/6).
Single goal of La Furia Roja victory in this match printed by Diego Costa early in the second half. Iran had scored through action Saied Ezatolahi, unfortunately this goal disallowed the referee after a review using VAR.
Acting as a leading team, Spain immediately tried kicked off since the first minute. Unfortunately the efforts of David Silva cs still not able to bear fruit.
Despite possession of the ball as much as 80 percent, but Spain is only able to record a shot right on target in the first half. Score a goalless draw to be a temporary result at halftime.
Back from the locker room, Fernando Hierro's troops still dominated the game. Unfortunately chances Gerard Pique and Sergio Busquets still can not be a goal.
Spain finally broke the deadlock in the 54th minute. Andres Iniesta sent the ball to Costa who was in the penalty box. The Iranian player, Ramin Rezeaeian tried to block the ball, but it was precisely about Costa and slid into the goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.
Left behind one goal to make Iran unwilling to come out to attack. Troop Carlos Queiroz had several times troublesome Spanish defense.
Entering the 62nd minute. Iran had scored by Ezatolahi shot. Unfortunately the referee did not endorse this goal because VAR reruns show that Iranian players are in an offside position.
Team Melli had gained several opportunities to equalize the score in the rest of the fight. Unfortunately none of which can break into goalkeeper David De Gea. Score 1-0 to victory of Spain to be the end result of this fight.
In the next game as well as determination match, Spain will face a team that has been knocked out, Morocco. While Iran will challenge Portugal.