Iran and Egypt finished a 1‑1 draw in the Group C at the World Cup in the United States on Friday.
Midfielder Ramin Rezaeian found Iran’s equaliser and helped defend the result.
His effort was hailed as a historic moment by Iranian media.
Reporters said his performance was so impressive they were at a loss to describe it.
The match kept Iran in contention in the group, while Egypt stayed unchanged in the competition.
Rezaeian’s display drew praise across sports outlets.
Fans in Tehran cheered his goal on social media.
The draw puts both sides under strain in the final group game.