Wales will be hoping to advance from the group stage when they face off against Iran on Friday November 25th at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan. This will be the third matchday of Group B, where both teams are still in contention to qualify for the Round of 16.
Wales earned an impressive 1-1 draw against the United States in their opening match. Gareth Bale secured the crucial penalty in the 82nd minute to rescue a point for his team. Iran, meanwhile, suffered a disappointing 6-2 defeat to England. They struggled defensively and will be under pressure to perform much better in this must-win game.
Team news suggests Wales may stick with the same lineup that started against the US. Bale remains the talisman in attack supported by Dan James and Kieffer Moore. Ethan Ampadu returned from suspension and should retain his place in midfield. Bench options include Brennan Johnson who could provide more attacking impetus. Iran will assess Sardar Azmoun's fitness after he was unable to feature versus England due to an injury. If fit, the Lyon forward strengthens their strike force alongside Mehdi Taremi.
The match pits Iran's possession-based style against Wales' dogged defending and lethal counter-attacks. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz will aim to control possession and work the ball into dangerous wide areas. They struggled against England when pegged back, so maintaining their shape will be vital. Wales typically sit deep before springing quick transitions through Bale and James. Both teams know only a victory can realistically keep their World Cup hopes alive at this stage.
It promises to be a highly competitive contest where small margins could decide the outcome . Wales will back themselves to frustrate Iran and capitalise on a moment of quality, while the Asian side must show greater resilience than in their opener. With qualification at stake, emotions will be running high as the drama of kick-off approaches at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. - https://mbscore.tv/match/latvia-vs-croatia-18712923

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Pub: 17 Nov 2023 02:02 UTC
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