Iran 3-1 Gambia Player Ratings: Mehdi Taremi 8.0/10 Goal and Assist Inspires Iran's Dominant Second-Half Comeback Win Over Gambia

Iran dominated possession throughout a cagey first half but lacked the clinical edge to convert their territorial advantage into goals. Gambia national football team's organised defensive block held firm before Omar Colley's composed six-yard finish from Ebrima Colley's precise cross in the 42nd minute gave the Scorpions a half-time lead that their disciplined defensive shape had thoroughly earned against a more technically gifted opponent.

The second half was a completely different story, three Iranian substitutions at the break immediately transforming the contest's tempo and quality. Yousefi's powerful first-time finish into the right corner levelled within two minutes of the restart, Rezaeian's stunning top-corner strike from the edge of the box turned the tie on its head, and Taremi's composed low finish through Alipour's assist completed the Iran national football team's commanding comeback, delivering a morale-boosting 3-1 victory in the final pre-World Cup friendly. Here are Sportsdunia's Iran vs Gambia player ratings.

Iran National Football Team Player Ratings vs Gambia

Here are the Iran player ratings vs Gambia.