Portugal tarry with thespian draw

Portugal struggled to a 1-1 pull opposite Iran in Saransk, a outcome that leaves them on 5 points, only behind rivals Spain on goals scored. Iran finish with 4 points and are separated notwithstanding an enlivening performance, generally in a second half.

Ricardo Quaresma’s impulse of luminosity only before half-time seemed to have been wilful for a Portuguese, though Karim Ansarifard scored a chastisement low in damage time after Cedric’s handball.

Despite a lion’s share of possession and chances, it was a frustrating night for a European champions, who could have had an word idea progressing solely captain Cristiano Ronaldo saw his chastisement saved by Iranian goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand.

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