Iran and Egypt finished 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 held the result.
His effort was hailed as a historic moment by Iranian media.
Reporters said his performance was so bright they could hardly put into words it.
The match kept Iran alive in the group, while Egypt remained unchanged in the tournament.
Rezaeian’s display attracted compliments across sports outlets.
Fans in Tehran lauded his goal on social media.
The draw puts both sides under pressure in the final group game.