Iran beat Morocco 1-0 to win its second Word Cup match ever (and first since 1998) on Friday, but it wasn’t an Iranian player who scored the game-winner. It was Morocco’s Aziz Bouhaddouz who scored the heartbreaking own goal in the fifth minute of injury time.

While Iran was thrilled with the result, forward Reza Ghoochannejhad took a moment to console his opponent after celebrating. Ghoochannejhad wrote a heartfelt message for Bouhaddouz on Instagram, telling him to keep his head up.

Reza Ghoochannejhad of Iran celebrates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2018 group B preliminary round soccer match between Morocco and Iran in St.Petersburg, Russia, June 15, 2018. Photo: EPA-EFE/TOLGA BOZOGLU

Here’s the devastating own goal that had Bouhaddouz in tears:

Morocco’s forward Aziz Bouhaddouz is comforted as he reacts after scoring an own goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Morocco and Iran. Photo: CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images

Here’s the classy message from Ghoochannejhad:

@aziz_bouhaddouz I don’t know you personally but in life, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Don’t let this own goal bring you down.
We are all professional sportsmen and this is a part of football. I am so happy and proud of my team and my country, but wanted to wish you also all the best
in your career. Reza. 🤲🏼

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Next, Iran will face Spain on Wednesday. It’ll air on Fox starting around 2 p.m. ET.

(Thanks to SB Nation for sharing.)

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