Published September 29, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
A 2-0 win for Russia over Iran in a friendly on Tuesday, September 29, with the decisive work done before half-time. The interval score was 2-0, and the score remained 2-0 at full-time. Only Russia ever led.
Russia finished with two goals and Iran with no goals, leaving two goals in all. Russia held a two-goal lead at 2-0; Iran never led. The scoreline was built around A. Golovin, who supplied both of Russia’s goals.
How it unfolded
A. Golovin opened the scoring for Russia in the 21st minute, putting the side 1-0 ahead. The same scorer struck in the 36th minute, making it 2-0 and completing a brace.
That second goal established the biggest advantage of the match, with Russia holding a two-goal lead at 2-0. The score remained 2-0, and Iran did not find a reply.
The numbers
Russia had 73% possession to Iran’s 27%, a clear difference in how much of the ball each side had. That control did not produce a high volume of attempts: Russia recorded 4 shots and Iran 3. On target, the figures were 2 for Russia and 1 for Iran, so Russia had the greater share of possession and a modest advantage in attempts that tested the goalkeeper.