Lovely stuff from Iran! They are passing around Wales at the moment.

Wayne Hennessey again ultimately gathers the ball without being tested, but Iran at the moment have an extra man in midfield and Wales can't get hold of the ball.

Kath Morgan
Former Wales defender on BBC Radio Cymru

We're having problems in the midfield once again. It's too open, there are way too many pockets of space for Iran to run through.

Aaron Ramsey has got to do better.

Sardar Azmoun has a sight of goal after Wales concede possession, but his 20-yard shot is weak and easy for Wayne Hennessey to gather.

A dangerous cross has Joe Rodon on his toes and heading clear.

Iran look really sharp.

Iwan Roberts
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Cymru

The game's too open for me. Joe Rodon was sleeping then, he's lucky Chris Mepham got ahead of him.

Danny Gabbidon
Former Wales defender on BBC One

Good start from Wales, much better than against USA.

You wouldn't expect Iran to press as much, so they should get more space in midfield.

Two balls over the top cause Wales concern.

The first is overhit, but the second required Chris Mepham to get a vital touch.

Iran and Wales have both started better than they did on Monday.

Kath Morgan
Former Wales defender on BBC Radio Cymru

Wales had a shock in the first half against the USA but I think that's out of their system now. I think they've learned from it and they know exactly what they've got to do here today.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

The largest bit of shade on the pitch is in Iran's defensive third. More reason for Wales to... get it launched!

Pat Nevin
Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

A Welshman described this as their World Cup final beforehand. And they meant it.

They've got to win it.

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Dan James has started 35 Wales games in a row.

But Kieffer Moore just won his first flick-on and Neco Williams fires over.

Moore instantly bringing others into play.

Encouraging for Wales.

Referee Mario Escobar from Guatemala gets us under way.

Sweltering heat, a red-hot atmosphere, huge stakes... here we go.

This is Ysgol Y Berllan Deg in Cardiff.

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Iran players sing their anthem this time but their fans boo it, with some crying in the stands. Powerful scenes.

Iwan Roberts
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Cymru

It's going to be a close one, a tight game. I don't see Wales running away with it.

We'll take a 1-0. We just need to take it to the last game. But it's an absolute must-win.

Jess Fishlock
Wales' most-capped footballer

Wales need to be a little bit more aggressive in their pressing, they need to have their shape start higher up and put Iran under a little bit of pressure.

If they can do that early and really be relentless early on then I think it bodes well for us.

The Iranian players are, largely, singing their national anthem today.

However, there is a huge noise from supporters, with some jeering.

There are fans in tears in the stands.

James Collins
Former Wales defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

I'm feeling worse now! I'm excited, nervous, a mixture of everything.

But I do think that if this Wales team can get to the levels we’re used to, they’ll get a result. We’ll see a different Iran today but I'm still quietly confident.

I am ready to support the boys like the rest of Wales and the Red Wall in the stadium.