Spain support

The Veteran David Silva

Iran support

Too late Iran

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Spain are now level on points with Portugal in Group B, while Iran are in third and Morocco now eliminated following their loss earlier in the day.

Costa scores

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Diego Costa scored a second-half winner to help Spain edge past doughty Iran 1-0 in a key Group B FIFA World Cup 2018 game here on Wednesday.
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	After a barren first-half where Spain&nbsp;were&nbsp;left frustrated as Iran defended brilliantly, Costa (54th) broke the deadlock albeit in fortuitous circumstances. Costa&#39;s shot ricocheted off a defender to beat goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.</p>
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	Iran tried to launch a comeback and almost equalised when Saeid Ezatolahi scored from close only for the goal to be disallowed after VAR review showed he was offside.</p>
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	Spain&nbsp;are&nbsp;now level on points with Portugal in Group B, while Iran&nbsp;are&nbsp;in third and Morocco now eliminated following their loss earlier in the day.</p>
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	Diego Costa again!!</h2>
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		Diego Costa scored the winner and his 3rd goal of Fifa World Cup 2018 (only behind Ronaldo)</div>
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		The Kazan Arena witnessed vibrant support from both Spain and Iran</div>
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		The Veteran David Silva</h2>
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		David Silva attempting a Zidane like finish</div>
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		Iran support</h2>
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		A fan sporting both the Iran and Spain flags</div>
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		Too late Iran</h2>
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		Iran tried to launch a comeback and almost equalised but couldn&#39;t find the equaliser</div>
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		A jubilant Iran fan before the Spain vs Iran match</div>
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