Algeria and Austria played out a thrilling 1-1 draw with both goals in injury time, securing the point each needed to reach the World Cup knockout stages and eliminating Iran.
Summary
Algeria and Austria produced an incredible finish to their Group J meeting, with both teams scoring in injury time to secure the point they needed to reach the World Cup knockout stages and send home Iran, according to BBC Sport.
The Details
The match appeared to be heading for a goalless draw until the closing moments of added time. Austria thought they had snatched victory with a dramatic late goal, only for Algeria to respond immediately with an equaliser of their own. The frantic finale meant both sides claimed the single point required to progress from the group.
BBC Sport reports that the result confirmed Iran's elimination from the tournament, as they were unable to advance from Group J despite their efforts.
What It Means
Both Austria and Algeria now advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup, having secured their passage with this dramatic draw. The result leaves Iran heading home, unable to recover from their earlier results in the group. For more World Cup news, visit more World Cup news.
Source: Reported by BBC Sport. Summary compiled by NinetyMins.
