Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRomelu Lukaku during Belgium’s 0-0 draw with Iran (Getty)Ten-man Belgium were held to a goalless draw by Iran in their World Cup Group G match, which took place in Los Angeles on Sunday. Iran's resilient defence, bolstered by goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand's seven saves, successfully repelled numerous Belgian attacks throughout the match. Belgium were reduced to ten men in the second half after Nathan Ngoy received a red card for hauling down Mehdi Taremi, who was through on goal. Despite dominating possession, Belgium failed to break the deadlock against Iran's strong defensive performance. Both teams now have two points in Group G; Iran is scheduled to play Egypt next in Seattle, while Belgium will face New Zealand in Vancouver. In fullBelgium v Iran LIVE: Desperate Red Devils chase winner after Nathan Ngoy red card and Beiranvand wonder save in wild finaleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Belgium remain winless at World Cup after tense draw with Iran
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRomelu Lukaku during Belgium’s 0-0 draw with Iran (Getty)Ten-man Belgium were held to a goalless draw by Iran in their World Cup Group G match, which took place in Los Angeles on Sunday. Iran's resilient defence, bolstered by goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand's seven saves, successfully repelled numerous Belgian attacks throughout the match. Belgium were reduced to ten men in the second half after Nathan Ngoy received a red card for hauling down Mehdi Taremi, who was through on goal. Despite dominating possession, Belgium failed to break the deadlock against Iran's strong defensive performance. Both teams now have two points in Group G; Iran is scheduled to play Egypt next in Seattle, while Belgium will face New Zealand in Vancouver. In fullBelgium v Iran LIVE: Desperate Red Devils chase winner after Nathan Ngoy red card and Beiranvand wonder save in wild finaleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
