BELGIUM WERE LEFT FRUSTRATED AS THEY WERE HELD TO A GOALLESS DRAW BY IRAN IN THEIR GROUP G CLASH AT THE FIFA WORLD CUP, A RESULT THAT LEAVES THE RED DEVILS STILL SEARCHING FOR THEIR FIRST WIN OF THE TOURNAMENT.

The match swung on the hour mark when Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the 67th minute, reducing his side to ten men and forcing them onto the back foot for the closing stages.

Even so, Belgium overwhelmingly controlled the game. They registered 22 shots to Iran’s seven, with seven on target, dominated 68% of possession, and completed 575 passes at 88% accuracy. But for all their pressure, they could not find a way past a disciplined Iranian defence marshalled in front of goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.https://GOOGLE.COM

Iran, content to absorb pressure and break when possible, managed three shots on target of their own and held firm to claim a valuable point.

The stalemate leaves Group G finely poised. Egypt sit top with four points following their historic win over New Zealand, while Iran and Belgium are level on two points apiece, separated only by goals scored. New Zealand prop up the table with a single point. Belgium will need a result against New Zealand in their final group game, while Iran face a tough test against group leaders Egypt.