Ten-Man Belgium Draws Iran 0-0 After 66th-Minute Ngoy Red Card
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jun 21
Ten-Man Belgium Draws Iran 0-0 After 66th-Minute Ngoy Red Card
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jun 21
Summary
Belgium stayed on 2 points after a scoreless draw with Iran in Los Angeles, leaving the 2018 semifinalists at risk of a second straight World Cup group-stage exit.
Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the 66th minute after a badly under-hit back-pass and foul on Mehdi Taremi, forcing Belgium to settle for a point with 10 men.
Iran created the clearer openings despite ceding possession: Taremi had a first-half free-kick routine ruled out by VAR for offside, and Thibaut Courtois denied both Hossein Kanani and Taremi.
Group G has produced three draws from three games so far; Belgium next face New Zealand, while Iran need at least a point against Egypt to strengthen their knockout-stage hopes.