In a World Cup shock that will leave fans reeling, Iran have pulled off an incredible 1-1 draw against 10-man Belgium – and it's all thanks to the heroics of Alireza Beiranvand!
The Iranian goalkeeper was in top form, making one jaw-dropping save after another as he Single-handedly kept his team in the game. Despite being outnumbered by a man, Iran were able to hold their nerve and snatch a vital point – and it's all down to Beiranvand's superhuman efforts.
Belgium thought they'd have the upper hand when Nathan Ngoy was sent off midway through the second half for a clumsy foul on Mehdi Taremi. But instead of cashing in, the Belgians fluffed their lines and failed to make the most of their numerical advantage – leaving Beiranvand to pull off save after save.
Iran's head coach Amir Ghalenoei was beaming with pride after the match, hailing Beiranvand as one of his best players ever. 'Today was a special day for Alireza,' he said, 'he gave us an incredible point that will keep us in contention.'
Belgium's head coach Rudi Garcia knows they're under the cosh ahead of their final Group G match against New Zealand. 'The pressure is clear,' he admitted. 'We have to keep pushing and show we deserve to go through to the next round.'
This point has given Iran a lifeline in the group, and with two creditable draws already under their belt, they'll be eyeing up this momentum as they look to build towards their final match.