FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal held by Iran after Ronaldo misses penalty
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during a game against Iran Photograph:( AFP )
Portugal qualified for the round of 16 at the World Cup despite being held 1-1 by Iran in World Cup Group B game on Monday after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty.
The European champions, needing a draw to qualify, went ahead with a stunning Ricardo Quaresma goal in the 45th minute.
Ronaldo had a chance to extend the lead when he won a penalty in the 51st minute but Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand dived to his left to save it.
Karim Ansarifard equalised with a stoppage-time penalty awarded after a video review.
However, Portugal clung on to finish second in the group with five points behind Spain, who drew 2-2 with Morocco and will meet Uruguay in the last 16.
