Iran and Egypt ended a 1‑1 draw in Group C at the World Cup in the United States on Friday.
Midfielder Ramin Rezaeian netted Iran’s equaliser and helped defend the result.
His effort was called a historic moment by Iranian media.
Reporters said his performance was so bright they were at a loss to describe it.
The match ensured Iran stayed in the race in the group, while Egypt stayed unchanged in the competition.
Rezaeian’s display drew praise across sports outlets.
Fans in Tehran celebrated his goal on social media.
The draw places both sides in a tight spot in the final group game.