Silva has another golden opportunity to score in the 42nd minute but no sooner he gets to the ball than the Iran defenders crowd him and clear the ball to safety.

Iran are doing everything to deny Spain, who despite all their possession and repeated attacks, have managed just one shot in goal in 43 minutes.

Silva gets another opportunity in the box but another Iran defender throws himself in the line of the ball as the goal bound shot goes away for a corner.

A frustrated Spain team in an animated chat with the referee after he blows for halftime.

Iran have defended out of their skin to hold Spain goalless.