Iran and Egypt played a 1‑1 draw in the tournament's Group C at the World Cup in the United States on Friday.
Midfielder Ramin Rezaeian netted Iran’s equaliser and helped defend the result.
His effort was hailed as a historic moment by Iranian media.
Reporters said his performance was so dazzling they were at a loss to describe it.
The match ensured Iran stayed in the race in the group, while Egypt left the tournament unchanged.
Rezaeian’s display attracted compliments across sports outlets.
Fans in Tehran cheered his goal on social media.
The draw puts both sides in a tight spot in the final group game.