Ehsan Hajsafi

Defensive work in draw

Hajsafi had one cross (zero accurate) and two clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Belgium.

Analysis: Hajsafi had a quiet outing as he focused on stopping opposing attacks on the left flank, helping his team to stay unbeaten until he left the pitch in the 66th minute Sunday. It was his first start of the current World Cup after he came off the bench in the previous match. While he remains in a close competition with Milad Mohammadi, Hajsafi could be favored again if Iran stick with a five-man back line for another tough challenge in the final group-stage fixture versus Egypt.