Portuguese Finish Second In Group B,

Portugal struggled to a 1-1 draw against Iran in Saransk, a result that leaves them on five points, just behind rivals Spain on goals scored.

Iran finish with four points and are eliminated despite an encouraging performance, especially in the second half.

Quaresma stunner cancelled out by late penalty

Ricardo Quaresma’s moment of brilliance just before half-time seemed to have been decisive for the Portuguese, but Karim Ansarifard scored a penalty deep in injury time after Cedric's handball.

Despite the lion’s share of possession and chances, it was a frustrating night for the European champions, who could have had an insurance goal earlier except captain Cristiano Ronaldo saw his penalty saved by Iranian goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand.

Final Score: 

IR Iran 1-1 Portugal

Man of the Match

The 34-year-old Ricardo Quaresma converted a patented trivela – a curling shot with the outside of the boot – from the edge of the penalty area from the wing for the opening goal.

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