- Iran and Nigeria play out first goalless draw of World Cup 2014
- Stalemate sees Iran earn first ever clean sheet at a World Cup finals
- Draw means Bosnia are now favourites to qualify from Group F behind Argentina
The
reigning African champions knew that this was arguably their best
chance of a first World Cup win in nine attempts going back to 1998 when
Iran also celebrated their solitary victory over the USA, but Stephen
Keshi’s side were desperately disappointing.
Battle: Nigeria's John Obi Mikel comes out with the ball after dispossessing Iran's Reza
Instructions: Iran coach Carlos Quieroz watches on from the touchline as the side's played out a goalless draw
Challenge: Nigeria's Emmanuel Emenike (left) and Iran's Jalal Hosseini battle for the ball
On the run: Iran wideman Ashkan Dejagah evades the tackle of Nigeria's Ahmed Musa
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