Belgium v Iran

One of the more intriguing 0-0 draws you will see comes to an end, as Belgium’s World Cup woes continue. They have now failed to win their last four games in this tournament, attempting 23 shots today without success. Beiranvand was the standout performer once again for Iran, making seven saves in total, including a remarkable reflex stop at point-blank range to deny De Cuyper early in the second half. But for all Belgium’s territorial and statistical dominance (70% possession, 622 passes and 1.82 xG), Iran, despite only having 0.63 xG, still fashioned a number of dangerous opportunities, dominating the set piece battle all game long. Taremi thought he had opened the scoring after 25 minutes when he turned and finished past Courtois expertly following Hajisafi’s clever reverse pass from a free-kick. Both Kanani and Taremi forced Courtois into sharp saves in either half, with powerfully struck volleys from long throws that Belgium struggled to deal with. The key moment of the game, however, came after 66 minutes, when Ngoy’s momentary lapse of concentration on the ball surrendered it to Taremi and the Belgian brought the striker down when he was clear through on goal, reducing the Red Devils to 10 men for the final 25 minutes or so. It was actually Belgium, and De Cuyper, who went closest after that as a powerful side-footed effort was repelled and collected by the impassable Beiranvand. Iran will be delighted with a second successive point, only the third goalless draw of the tournament so far, while pressure continues to mount on Belgium and Rudi Garcia. Iran now lead the group with Belgium second, both on two points heading into the final matchday next weekend, with all four teams still able to top Group G. New Zealand and Egypt play later today in Vancouver. Thank you for following and we’ll see you again next time.

FULL-TIME: BELGIUM 0-0 IRAN

THAT WAS CLOSER! Seconds later, on the other side, Lukebakio cuts inside onto his left foot and bends a far closer effort a matter of centimetres past Beiranvand's upright. That, you suspect, will be that.

And maybe that was it! Substitute Fernandez-Pardo skips inside onto his right foot on the edge of the box and the angle opens up for him invitingly, but his shot is rash and balloons over the bar.

Castagne stands a cross up from the right side and it is Mechele who rises highest for the header but can only send it high and wide of Beiranvand's goal. There might only be one more sight of goal for Belgium here...

We have entered five minutes of injury time in Los Angeles. Both teams keep pushing, leaving wide open spaces in midfield...