Fernando Hierro, installed as Spain manager two days before the World Cup started,will be a mightily relieved man.
Iran held Spain at bay for 55 minutes until Diego Costa did what he does best.Andres Iniesta slid a ball through for him and he sent it into the goal off a defender.
Wasn’t the prettiest of goals but now all Spain have to do is draw against Morocco in their next game to be ensured of a place in the last 16.
Their archrivals Portugal have more or less strolled into the last 16 – getting there more because of Ronaldo’s fearsome feats rather than on the basis of any great team performance.Spain on the other hand have been pretty brilliant in their team work.So maybe their luck will turn in the next round.
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HIGHLIGHTS and GOALS Iran vs Spain (0-1) World Cup 2018 by footbie.com