Morocco vs Iran LIVE World Cup 2018: Latest score, goals and updates from St Petersburg
Fresh from losing the World Cup 2026 bid, a disappointed Morocco will be in action against Iran in the first game of Group B in St Petersburg.
Both Morocco and Iran will be desperate to secure victory to get any chance of reaching the round of 16 given that the last two European champions are in their group in Portugal and Spain.
Morocco No 9 Ayoub el Kaabi is a man to look out for as they vie for the first three points in the group.
A 95th minute own goal from Morocco hands Iran a victory, which at times seemed impossible as they struggled with the Moroccan power and pace early on.
71 mins: Both sides know a draw here will be of little to no use with Spain and Portugal left to play, but that desperation is leading to a lack of quality.
Worrying signs here as it looks as though Nordin Amrabat has lost consciousness during a tackle but is pleading with the medical staff to return to the field. Looks as though he will be forced to be replaced.
61 mins: If you're tuning in to our coverage from an office or on your way home, I'm delighted to say you are avoiding the vuvuzelas. Gary Lineker among those to be less than impressed on Twitter.
59 mins: Understandably the game is being played at a slightly slower pace than in the first half. Both sides are trying longer balls, but neither team are able to support their target men enough to prove a threat
54 mins: With almost 10 minutes of the second half gone, attention is beginning to turn to the benches of both countries. Who can capitalise on the openness in midfield to make the crucial difference?
One of the most exciting goalless halves you'll see this World Cup. Morocco will go into the tunnel disappointed to not be ahead after a dominant opening, but Iran finished the half the better of the two sides.
