Iran and Egypt played a 1‑1 draw in the Group C at the World Cup in the United States on Friday.
Midfielder Ramin Rezaeian scored Iran’s equaliser and secured the result.
His effort was described as a historic moment by Iranian media.
Reporters said his performance was so dazzling they were at a loss to describe it.
The match kept Iran alive in the group, while Egypt remained unchanged in the tournament.
Rezaeian’s display earned acclaim across sports outlets.
Fans in Tehran lauded his goal on social media.
The draw puts both sides in a tight spot in the final group game.