Asia powerhouse Iran will go into their clash with Nigeria at the World Cup brimming with confidence following their 2 - 0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in Sao Paulo on Sunday evening.

Iran coach, Carlos Queiroz, named a starting lineup that should be the same when they trade tackles with the Super Eagles next week.

Ehsan Hajsafi opened scoring for Iran in the 45th minute before Reza Ghoochannejhad doubled their advantage nine minutes after the restart.

The Portuguese coach of Iran had instructed that the match should be held behind closed doors.

Iran’s lineup: A. Haghighi – Montazeri, Hosseini, Sadeghi, Pouladi (65 Mahini) – Teymourian (80 Hadadifar), Nekounam – Heydari (80 Jahanbakhsh), Dejagah (80 Shojaei), Hajsafi – Ghoochannejhad (80 Ansarifard)