Isco celebrated Spains first victory at the World Cup by kissing David De Geas glove.
Diego Costas fortuitous goal in the second half was enough secure three points against a stubborn Iran side, who had an equaliser ruled out following a VAR review.
De Gea had come under fire following the 3-3 draw against Portugal last week as his mistake gifted Cristiano Ronaldo the second goal of his hat-trick.
Spain fans had even voted against De Gea keeping his place in goal for Spains second Group B game against Iran on Wednesday evening.
But Spains newly installed head coach Fernando Hierro kept faith in the Manchester United goalkeeper.
And it appears De Gea has the full backing from his Spain teammates as Isco approached him after the game to kiss his glove.
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It has cost us a lot and we have suffered a lot, the game had a little bit of everything, the Real Madrid midfielder said after the win over Iran.
They [Iran] were wasting time, they used all the tricks in football.
Elsewhere in Group B, Ronaldo scored his fourth goal of the tournament to guide Portugal to a 1-0 victory over Morocco.
Spain and Portugal are now level on fourth points in Group B, while Iran have three after beating Morocco in their opening fixture.
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Isco celebrated Spains first victory at the World Cup by kissing David De Geas glove.
Diego Costas fortuitous goal in the second half was enough secure three points against a stubborn Iran side, who had an equaliser ruled out following a VAR review.
De Gea had come under fire following the 3-3 draw against Portugal last week as his mistake gifted Cristiano Ronaldo the second goal of his hat-trick.
Spain fans had even voted against De Gea keeping his place in goal for Spains second Group B game against Iran on Wednesday evening.
But Spains newly installed head coach Fernando Hierro kept faith in the Manchester United goalkeeper.
And it appears De Gea has the full backing from his Spain teammates as Isco approached him after the game to kiss his glove.
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It has cost us a lot and we have suffered a lot, the game had a little bit of everything, the Real Madrid midfielder said after the win over Iran.
They [Iran] were wasting time, they used all the tricks in football.
Elsewhere in Group B, Ronaldo scored his fourth goal of the tournament to guide Portugal to a 1-0 victory over Morocco.
Spain and Portugal are now level on fourth points in Group B, while Iran have three after beating Morocco in their opening fixture.
More: Manchester United FC
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