Live updates: Iran vs New Zealand match and protests
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- Live updates from the Iran vs New Zealand football match, including on-pitch action and protests outside the stadium.
- New Zealand took an early lead with a goal from Elijah Just, but Iran equalized and hit the post.
- Protests by Iranian Americans against the current regime in Iran occurred outside the Los Angeles stadium.
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Why It Matters
Protests by Iranian Americans occurred outside a football match in Los Angeles, with some demonstrating against the Iranian regime and others planning to watch the game. A judge upheld FIFA's ban on the pre-revolutionary flag.
Live updates: Iran vs New Zealand
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31' Goal for Iran!!!
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28' Heart in mouth for NZ keeper
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By David Hirst
Max Crocombe comes out and crashes into an Iranian player.
Iran wanted a penalty but not given.
Then from the rebound Crocombe was almost lobbed.
Not the best there from the NZ keeper.
22' Iran hit the post!!!!
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By David Hirst
Iran pour forward on the counterattack with New Zealand short of defenders.
Mehdi Taremi cracks a shot from outside the area that smacks onto the post.
A big let off for New Zealand.
It's a really entertaining game as we head to the first drinks break.
18' Chance for New Zealand
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By David Hirst
New Zealand have another chance.
In the end, it was an easy save for Alireza Beiranvand from Sarpreet Singh's shot.
14' Chris Wood proving a handful
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By David Hirst
Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is an old-school big man and he's causing all sorts of problems for the Iranian defence.
And he almost makes it 2-0!
He's about to shoot in front of the goal, but an Iranian defender gets a block in.
That was close.
7' Goal for New Zealand!!
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By David Hirst
What a start for New Zealand!
Chris Wood does brilliantly to hold the ball up and Elijah Just rifles the ball into the roof of the net.
Stunning start by the Kiwis!
That was a really good goal. Iran are stunned.
5' Even opening to game
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By David Hirst
Not much has happened yet.
New Zealand are known as the All Whites, but they're wearing black today and Iran are in white.
It's confusing me.
Iran vs New Zealand kicks off
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By David Hirst
Let's go!!!
Iranian players sing national anthem
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By David Hirst
The Iranians sing along to their national anthem with an arm across their chest.
Plenty in the crowd joining in as well.
No sign of any dissent.
Players heading out of the tunnel
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By David Hirst
A lot of focus will be on how Iran's players and fans react to the national anthem.
Plenty of Iranian fans in the crowd
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By David Hirst
As protests break out outside the stadium, there are plenty of Iranian fans inside, ready for the match.
A few flags emblazoned with the golden lion and sun on show, despite a Los Angeles judge upholding FIFA's ban on the pre-revolutionary flag at matches.
Instagram star starts for NZ
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By David Hirst
Tim Payne will be cheered on by his millions of Instagram fans.
Confused? Read this.
More photos from Iran protests outside stadium
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By David Hirst
Team news: Iran vs New Zealand
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Iran vs New Zealand coming up
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By David Hirst
Wow, that was a breathless end to the Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay match.
Next up, we have Iran vs New Zealand.
As we've reported, there are protests outside Los Angeles Stadium.
This is a politically charged match, so we'll keep you up to date with everything that happens off and on the pitch.
Kick-off is in 45 minutes.
Iran protests outside stadium in LA
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Iranian Americans are torn over Iran's participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch the match and others are protesting outside the stadium where the team will play.
A rally was taking shape outside the stadium near Los Angeles, home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran.
Many of Southern California's Iranian Americans arrived after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and a hub of eateries, shops and markets about 16 kilometres from the stadium is known as "Tehrangeles".
Draped in red and green flags emblazoned with the golden lion and sun, protesters gathered outside the stadium where Iran will face New Zealand.
Just hours before kick-off, a Los Angeles judge upheld FIFA's ban on the pre-revolutionary flag at matches.
Ella Bah, 42, was nevertheless wearing the flag tied around her like a dress before the match. She and other protesters had brought extra clothing to cover it up before entering the stadium, and planned to reveal themselves after entering, she said.
"We're not here to cheer them on,"
she told The Associated Press.
"We're here to be the voice for the people inside Iran."
FT: Saudi Arabia hold on to draw 1-1 with Uruguay
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By David Hirst
Saudi Arabia held on for a 1-1 draw with Uruguay despite a second-half onslaught by the South Americans.
Saudi Arabia took a surprise lead when Hassan Al Tambakti's header was parried by Fernando Muslera and Abdulelah Al Amri bundled home the rebound.
Manuel Ugarte hit the post with a stunning shot from outside the area as Uruguay pushed for an equaliser.
Maxi Araujo finally got Uruguay's equaliser after dominating the second half, firing home from a tight angle to send the South American fans wild.
92' Stunning save!
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By David Hirst
Federico Valverde thinks he's won it for Uruguay!
But Mohammed Al Owais gets down to make a wonder save.
Open Questions
- Will protests impact future matches?
- What is the broader impact on Iran's international relations?
