If Saman Ghoddos needed confirmation that Iran can “make history” at the World Cup then he got it at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
As an unused substitute, the winger watched in delight as his club side Brentford claimed an upset 2-1 win over champions Manchester City.
Ivan Toney’s double ended a 16-match home winning run for Pep Guardiola’s side and provided a stark reminder that even the biggest favorites can falter in football.
That will be in the mind of Ghoddos and his Iran teammates as they prepare to face England, the US and Wales in Group B. “It was an amazing win, not an easy place to come and to get the three points.
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