Resilient Iran defy World Cup obstacles to salvage draw against New Zealand

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in a FIFA World Cup Group G match despite a pre-match ruling upholding a ban on Iran's pre-revolutionary flag. New Zealand's Elijah Just scored twice to give the All Whites the lead on both occasions, but Iran fought back through goals from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi to earn a point.