Iran's World Cup Drama: New Zealand's Elijah Just Scores Twice, But Iran Fight Back

Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.

The stage was set for an epic encounter at Los Angeles Stadium, and the match did not disappoint. Iran twice came from behind to level the score, despite a high security presence and protests outside the stadium.

The tension was palpable as New Zealand took an early lead through Elijah Just's volleyed shot from inside the box. However, the Iranian team refused to give up, and Ramin Rezaeian equalised shortly after the half-hour mark.

But New Zealand were not to be denied, and Chris Wood and Elijah Just combined to score the second goal for the All Whites. Iran responded with a superb goal from Mohammad Mohebbi, who headed Ramin Rezaeian's perfect cross in off the far post to make it 2-2.

The draw means that all three teams in Group G have one point each after Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt earlier in the day.