Football fans were once again left frustrated with BBC's coverage of the World Cup after their iPlayer service cut out during the first half of Wales' crucial group stage game with Iran.
Both sides kicked off their second Group B clash desperate for a win, with Rob Page's Dragons drawing 1-1 against the USA on Monday while Iran fell to a thumping 6-2 defeat at the hands of England.
The opening 45 minutes saw an even contest at the 45,000-capacity Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in searing 31-degree midday heat, with both sides carving out chances but failing to open the scoring.
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But while no goals or huge chances were created, those watching on BBC iPlayer were left in the dark for a short period as the service's stream cut off, showing instead what looked akin to an emergency broadcast message screen instead.
One viewer joking tweeted: 'That bleep censor on iplayer had me thinking that the nukes had been launched'.
Another added: 'that bbc iplayer sound just obliterated my ear drums'.
The message was on screen for just a few seconds before coverage of the match returned in silence for a short period, before commentator Steve Wilson forced to apologise and reassure viewers they hadn't missed any important action.
Much of the first half was streamed considerably far behind live coverage, with many fans frustrated at the quality of service being provided.
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