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Reaction
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Dani Carvajal hits out at Iran for using "disloyal" tactics
Dani Carvajal insists that the time-wasting and play-acting on show from Iran "is not football", with Spain being left largely frustrated in their 1-0 victory.Jun 21, 11:23
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Spain defender Sergio Ramos criticises 'time-wasters' Iran
Sergio Ramos suggests that Iran "went out to waste time" in their Group B showdown with Spain before eventually being broken down.Jun 21, 10:12
The Match
Match Report
Diego Costa scores the only goal of the match as Spain record a 1-0 win over Iran in Wednesday night's 2018 World Cup clash in Kazan.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live 2018 World Cup Group B clash between Iran and Spain from Kazan, which finished 1-0 to La Roja.
Team News
Spain make two changes to their starting XI for their World Cup Group B meeting with Iran at the Kazan Arena.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup fixture between Iran and Spain in Group B.
Build-up
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Spain defender Dani Carvajal declared fit for Iran match
Fernando Hierro declares full-back Dani Carvajal fit for Spain's second Group B outing against Iran following more than three weeks out injured.Jun 19, 17:54
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Fernando Hierro gives full backing to David de Gea
Fernando Hierro describes David de Gea as "very calm" and insists that he has no doubts over the quality of Spain's first-choice keeper.Jun 18, 15:41
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