Iran Twice Comes From Behind to Draw New Zealand in a Charged World Cup Opener (opens in new tab)

Iran came from behind twice to draw its World Cup opener 2-2 with New Zealand, with Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi answering each Elijah Just strike. The result, in a country that had fought to keep the team and its fans out, salvaged a point in Group G and showed a side that would not be put away.