Heartbreaking! Gareth Bales' Wales suffer defeat via stoppage-time goals against Iran, in pics

The match started on a controversial note after Iran players caved in to the pressure from country’s regime and sang the national anthem after refusing against England

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The match was played after pro-government fans harassed anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar, reflecting the divisions afflicting the country

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Gareth Bale created history for Wales as he played in his 110th appearance for the country

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In the seventh minute, Mehdi Taremi's assist helped Iran's Sardar Azmoun take a shot from outside the box but it was saved in the bottom left corner

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In the 15th minute, Sardar Azmoun tried a through ball, but Ali Gholizadeh was caught offside

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In the 29th minute, Kieffer Moore's header pass went to Gareth Bale where his shot from outside the box was saved in the bottom right corner

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Wales and Iran created quite a few chances but failed to convert goals as both the teams went into half-time with a scoreline of 0-0

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Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was ejected in the 86th minute for a high challenge on Mehdi Taremi

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Rouzbeh Cheshmi's stunning goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time broke Wales' resistance

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Rouzbeh Cheshmi's stunning goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time broke Wales' resistance

Iran players celebrated after the shock win

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Wales players were left heartbroken after the 0-2 defeat

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Jubilant Iran fans cheered their team after the memorable win

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