Iran
16.06.2014 19:00
0 - 0
Finished
Nigeria

Iran vs Nigeria

Iran vs Nigeria Live Score, Stats, Forecasts, H2H

Highlights:

1st Half
0 - 0
29'
Yobo J. Oboabona G.
2nd Half
0 - 0
52'
Ameobi S. Moses V.
69'
Odemwingie P. Azeez R.
Teymourian A.
75'
Jahanbakhsh A. Dejagah A.
78'
Shojaei M. Heydari K.
89'
4-2-3-1
Formations
4-2-3-1
12
Haghighi
15
Montazeri
4
Hosseini
5
Sadeghi
23
Pooladi
14
Teymourian
6
Nekounam
2
Heydari
3
Hajsafi
21
Dejagah
16
Ghoochannejhad
9
Emenike
7
Musa
15
Azeez
11
Moses
17
Onazi
10
Mikel
5
Ambrose
22
Omeruo
14
Oboabona
13
Oshaniwa
1
Enyeama
7
Shojaei
9
Jahanbakhsh
1
Ahmadi
8
Haghighi
10
Ansarifard
2
Yobo
8
Odemwingie
23
Ameobi
3
Uzoenyi
4
Gabriel

Starting Lineups:

2
Khosro Heydari
3
Ehsan Hajsafi
4
Jalal Hosseini
5
Amir-Hossein Sadeghi
6
Javad Nekounam (C)
12
Alireza Haghighi (G)
14
Andranik Teymourian
15
Pejman Montazeri
16
Reza Ghoochannejhad
21
Ashkan Dejagah
23
Mehrdad Pooladi
1
Vincent Enyeama (C) (G)
5
Efetobore Ambrose
7
Ahmed Musa
9
Emmanuel Emenike
10
John Obi Mikel
11
Victor Moses
13
Juwon Oshaniwa
14
Godfrey Oboabona
15
Ramon Azeez
17
Ogenyi Onazi
22
Kenneth Omeruo

Substitutes

1
Rahman Ahmadi (G)
7
Masoud Shojaei
8
Reza Haghighi
9
Alireza Jahanbakhsh
10
Karim Ansarifard
11
Ghasem Hadadifar
13
Hossein Mahini
17
Seyed Alenemeh
18
Bakhtiar Rahmani
19
Hashem Beikzadeh
20
Steven Beitashour
22
Daniel Davari (G)
2
Joseph Yobo
3
Ejike Uzoenyi
4
Reuben Gabriel
6
Azubuike Egwuekwe
8
Peter Odemwingie
12
Odunlami Kunle
16
Austin Ejide (G)
18
Michel Babatunde
19
Uche Nwofor
20
Michael Uchebo
21
Chigozie Agbim (G)
23
Shola Ameobi

Coaches:

Carlos Queiroz
Stephen Keshi

Final Results and Statistics of Match:

37
Ball Possession
63
4
Corner Kicks
14
36
Fouls
32
32
Free Kicks
38
14
Goal Attempts
20
12
Goalkeeper Saves
6
2
Offsides
0
8
Shots off Goal
8
6
Shots on Goal
12
36
Throw-ins
50
2
Yellow Cards
0
33.00
Ball Possession
67.00
1.00
Corner Kicks
2.00
5.00
Fouls
6.00
6.00
Free Kicks
6.00
1.00
Goal Attempts
5.00
2.00
Goalkeeper Saves
1.00
1.00
Offsides
0.00
0.00
Shots off Goal
3.00
1.00
Shots on Goal
2.00
10.00
Throw-ins
12.00
41.00
Ball Possession
59.00
1.00
Corner Kicks
5.00
13.00
Fouls
10.00
10.00
Free Kicks
13.00
6.00
Goal Attempts
5.00
4.00
Goalkeeper Saves
2.00
0.00
Offsides
0.00
4.00
Shots off Goal
1.00
2.00
Shots on Goal
4.00
8.00
Throw-ins
13.00
1.00
Yellow Cards
0.00
37.00
Ball Possession
63.00
2.00
Corner Kicks
7.00
18.00
Fouls
16.00
16.00
Free Kicks
19.00
7.00
Goal Attempts
10.00
6.00
Goalkeeper Saves
3.00
1.00
Offsides
0.00
4.00
Shots off Goal
4.00
3.00
Shots on Goal
6.00
18.00
Throw-ins
25.00
1.00
Yellow Cards
0.00

Online Stream (Iran - Nigeria Text Broadcast)

90+3' The performance from both sides could be described as average. There were only a few stirring moments and the fans probably expected more from this game. There wasn't any significant dominance by either side in this game. The home team really focused on a well-organized defence, while the away team played possession football.
90+3' Carlos Vera is looking at his watch and immediately ends this match.
90+2' Nigeria have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
90+2' There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.
90+1' Nigeria will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
90' Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) found some space to dink a cross from the side into the box, but it would have to be more precise to threaten the opponent. The ball is out of play, and the assistant referee points at the corner flag. Nigeria will take it.
89' Substitution. Masoud Shojaei (Iran) has come on for Khosro Heydari.
88' Looks like Amir-Hossein Sadeghi (Iran) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
87' Shola Ameobi (Nigeria) jumps for a header from a cross on the edge of the box and produces a decent effort towards the underside of the crossbar, but the goalkeeper manages to block the attempt.
86' Nigeria take a quick free kick and immediately restart play.
86' Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) brings an opponent down and Carlos Vera interrupts the game. Nigeria are awarded a free kick.
83' A cross which was clipped into the penalty area by Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Iran) didn't pose any threat, so we'll have to wait a bit more to see an interesting situation.
83' Peter Odemwingie (Nigeria) handles the ball and everyone in the stadium shouts 'handball'.
81' What a poor attempt! Andranik Teymourian (Iran) drives another shot towards goal - this time from further out, but it couldn't have been worse if he had shot blindfolded. The ball goes miles wide to the right.
80' The free kick into the penalty area from Javad Nekounam (Iran) is cleared.
79' Carlos Vera blows his whistle after Juwon Oshaniwa (Nigeria) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle. Iran get a free kick.
78' The substitution has been made. Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Iran) has replaced Ashkan Dejagah.
77' None of the attacking players in the penalty area were able to connect with the lofted pass from Mehrdad Pooladi (Iran). He'll need to improve his accuracy for the next time.
76' Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) dinks a cross into the box as he attempts to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to make a clearance.
76' Alireza Haghighi gets a well deserved ovation! He pulls off a remarkable save to block a long-range effort from Ogenyi Onazi (Nigeria) low towards the middle of the target. Nice goalkeeping skills!
75' A yellow card for a tackle by Andranik Teymourian (Iran). Carlos Vera doesn't hesitate at all to make this decision.
73' The ball goes out of play and Alireza Haghighi (Iran) takes a goal kick.
71' Ogenyi Onazi (Nigeria) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the opposition's defenders makes a quick reaction and spanks it away. Like an avalanche. Shola Ameobi (Nigeria) is penalised for his attacking foul. Carlos Vera has a clear vision and blows the whistle. Shola Ameobi (Nigeria) is arguing, but the referee's decision cannot be changed.
70' The attendance for today's match is 39081.
70' The referee allows time for a substitution. Ramon Azeez will be replaced by Peter Odemwingie (Nigeria).
69' Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
68' John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) sends over a free kick from long range but the defence is alert. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Nigeria.
68' Andranik Teymourian (Iran) didn't hesitate to knock his opponent down with a harsh sliding tackle. Carlos Vera could probably show him a yellow, but he only goes with blowing the whistle for a foul.
67' Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) finds space on the edge of the box, but his wild shot goes high over the bar.
66' The free kick is taken by Ehsan Hajsafi (Iran), but ball is cleared.
66' Emmanuel Emenike (Nigeria) makes a slide tackle, but referee Carlos Vera blows for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Iran.
65' Ashkan Dejagah (Iran) overhits the corner kick and none of his teammates can their head on it.
65' Khosro Heydari (Iran) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but it didn't meet his expactations as none of his teammates managed to connect with it, and thus his effort was in vain. Iran have been awarded a corner kick.
63' Andranik Teymourian (Iran) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Carlos Vera blows his whistle for an infringement.
63' Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) has a go from distance but he can't find the target as it goes well wide of the left post.
62' Nigeria players are exchanging short passes with one another, waiting for the right moment to beat the opposition's defence.
61' Ehsan Hajsafi (Iran) sprays a pass out to Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran), but he can't beat his man inside the box.
60' Efe Ambrose (Nigeria) is unable to feed an accurate cross into the box.
58' Emmanuel Emenike (Nigeria) strikes from the edge of the box, but hits it really poorly and sends the ball way wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iran.
57' Ashkan Dejagah (Iran) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
57' Emmanuel Emenike (Nigeria) sends a lofted cross into the box, but the opponent's defence heads the ball out of danger.
56' Juwon Oshaniwa (Nigeria) brings his opponent down. Carlos Vera has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.
54' The resulting corner from Ramon Azeez (Nigeria) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
54' Good movement by Ramon Azeez (Nigeria), but he can't find any of his teammates with a poor cross. The referee signals for a corner kick, Nigeria are awarded.
53' Ramon Azeez (Nigeria) attempts to find one of his teammates with a ball from a free kick outside the box. The goalkeeper climbs high above all the players in the box to intercept the cross and snuff out the opportunity.
52' Carlos Vera blows his whistle after Mehrdad Pooladi (Iran) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball. That's a free kick to Nigeria.
52' Shola Ameobi (Nigeria) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Victor Moses.
51' Ashkan Dejagah (Iran) whips the ball in from the long-range free kick, but the first man gets it clear.
51' Joseph Yobo (Nigeria) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Carlos Vera blows his whistle for a foul. Iran win a free kick.
50' Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) unleashes a shot, but it's well wide of the left-hand post. The ball goes out of play and Nigeria will have a goal kick.
49' A clumsy foul by Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) and Carlos Vera blows his whistle.
48' Victor Moses (Nigeria) swings in the corner, but fails to find any of his teammates. One of the defenders reacts superbly to get it clear.
48' Ramon Azeez (Nigeria) attempts to find a head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box. The defence manages to outjump the attacking players and to avert the threat. Nigeria force a corner. An opponent will face another attacking threat.
47' Dangerous play by Pejman Montazeri (Iran). Carlos Vera blows his whistle for a foul.
47' Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) takes a short free kick.
47' Ogenyi Onazi (Nigeria) acted too fiercely in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Carlos Vera calls for a foul. A free kick to Iran.
46' A cross into the penalty area from Mehrdad Pooladi (Iran) would have to be more accurate in order to create a goal-scoring opportunity for his team.
46' Referee Carlos Vera blows his whistle to start the second half.
45+3' The supporters are far from satisfied with this tedious game. The players will have to try much harder to provide them with worthy entertainment. The visiting team dominated the first half in most aspects of the game, but the hosts will surely attempt to turn the situation in their favour. The home side relies mostly on counter-attacks for their chances, while the away team adopts the opposite approach of possession football.
45+3' The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+2' Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) commits a foul and Carlos Vera immediately signals a free kick.
45+2' Good defending. Ogenyi Onazi (Nigeria) tries to find Ramon Azeez (Nigeria) inside the box, but the pass is cut out.
45+1' 2 additional min. will be played.
45' Pejman Montazeri (Iran) passes the ball onto Khosro Heydari (Iran), but one of the defenders dispossesses him.
43' Andranik Teymourian (Iran) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Carlos Vera saw the whole situation.
42' Efe Ambrose (Nigeria) produces a quality pass into the box, the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.
40' Emmanuel Emenike (Nigeria) produces an effort from the edge of the box, but doesn't hit the ball properly and sends it yards wide of the left post.
39' Ogenyi Onazi (Nigeria) tries to hit a shot towards goal from long range, but he miskicks the ball and it flies high over the crossbar.
37' Carlos Vera interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran).
37' Ashkan Dejagah (Iran) takes the free kick and attempts to find some of his teammates inside the box, but the ball is intercepted and cleared out of danger.
36' An opponent rises to his feet after being downed by John Obi Mikel (Nigeria). Carlos Vera saw the sliding tackle and blows for a foul. Iran earn a free kick.
36' Emmanuel Emenike (Nigeria) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area. The opposition's defence is alert, and one of the defenders clears the ball away.
34' Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) peeled away from his marker and got on the end of the resulting corner, but he sends his header straight at the goalkeeper.
34' Iran earn a corner.
34' Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) sends a killer pass from the edge of the box. One of the defenders reacts at the last minute and thwarts his effort.
33' Pejman Montazeri (Iran) takes a quick throw-in so that his teammates can outnumber the defenders in the penalty box.
32' John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Carlos Vera stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.
32' Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) fails to produce a decent cross from the corner kick. The ball goes well out of play.
31' Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) hits a dangerous effort towards the bottom left corner from the promising free kick. His shot is stopped by the well prepared Alireza Haghighi. Nigeria force a corner. They send men into the box.
30' Carlos Vera blows his whistle for a foul after Pejman Montazeri (Iran) hacks down one of his opponents. Nigeria are awarded the free kick.
29' Godfrey Oboabona has picked up an injury and is replaced by Joseph Yobo (Nigeria).
28' Alireza Haghighi (Iran) is about to take a goal kick.
26' Ramon Azeez (Nigeria) fails to send a pass into the box. His effort is cut out.
24' Godfrey Oboabona (Nigeria) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
23' Efe Ambrose (Nigeria) produces a cross into the box. The opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
22' Victor Moses (Nigeria) clearly handles the ball, but he is surprised when the referee blows his whistle.
21' Juwon Oshaniwa (Nigeria) tries to take the opposition by surprise with a quick free kick into the box.
20' The game is interrupted now, Godfrey Oboabona (Nigeria) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
20' Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) is penalised for holding. Carlos Vera signals a set piece. Nigeria have been awarded a free kick.
19' Pejman Montazeri (Iran) quickly takes the free kick with a short pass.
19' A player from Nigeria takes his opponent down, the referee blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Iran, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
17' Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
16' Poor challenge! Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) is penalised for tripping and Carlos Vera blows his whistle.
15' Juwon Oshaniwa (Nigeria) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.
14' Ehsan Hajsafi (Iran) sends in a lofted cross from a long-range free kick, but his poor effort goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nigeria.
13' John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: „Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Carlos Vera with no other option than to blow for a foul.
13' The ball is out of play and the goal kick will be taken by Alireza Haghighi (Iran).
11' Some neat passing and movement from Nigeria as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.
11' Ogenyi Onazi (Nigeria) is able to continue to play.
9' Ogenyi Onazi (Nigeria) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
9' Ogenyi Onazi (Nigeria) finds himself with a great opportunity! He unleashes a shot from the edge of the box, which whizzes just wide of the left post!
9' Emmanuel Emenike (Nigeria) didn't find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass was blocked.
7' Victor Moses (Nigeria) launches a cross from the corner, but Alireza Haghighi is alert to thwart the effort. John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Carlos Vera signals.
7' Emmanuel Emenike (Nigeria) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat. The ball goes behind for a corner. Nigeria will have an opportunity to endanger the opposition's goal.
5' John Obi Mikel (Nigeria) produces a long ball across the pitch to find his teammate, but he fails.
4' Ashkan Dejagah (Iran) is not given a chance to finish after receiving a sweet pass by Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran).
3' Victor Moses (Nigeria) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels low towards the middle of the target, but Alireza Haghighi easily deals with the threat.
1' Ashkan Dejagah (Iran) trips an opposition player and Carlos Vera signals a foul.
1' Carlos Vera checks if everything is ready for the beginning of the match and we get underway.
Carlos Vera is introduced as the referee for today's match.
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16.06.2014

Iran 0 - 0 Nigeria