Iran finish the first round of Group B games top of the pile, after a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.
The winning goal came deep into injury-time, with the unfortunate Aziz Bouhaddouz, a second-half sub, heading a cross into the back of his own net.
It really was a calamitous, if rather well-taken goal.
Not surprisingly, the St. Pauli attacker was distraught at the final whistle, with his team-mates consoling him.
This Tweet from his club didn’t do any good, did it!?
Good luck, Aziz! #Bouhaddouz #WorldCup2018 #fcsp #MARIRN pic.twitter.com/22ZRJ4m1HO
— FC St. Pauli English (@fcstpauli_EN) June 15, 2018
After the game, Iran striker Reza Ghoochannejhad, an unused sub in the game, took to Instagram to console Bouhaddouz, saying:
I don’t know you personally but in life, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Don’t let this own goal bring you down.
We are all professional sportsmen and this is a part of football. I am so happy and proud of my team and my country, but wanted to wish you also all the best in your career.
Quite a nice gesture from the former Charlton forward.
As for Bouhaddouz, let’s hope he can bounce back from the own-goal and get on with his career.