Tag Archives: Iran

Seyedmahdi Mirjajili named 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup best keeper!

Seyedmahdi Mirjajili of Iran was named the Best Goalkeeper of the 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup – Thailand on Sunday, March 26. Mirjajili played a key role in Iran’s campaign, which climaxed with a 6-0 win over Japan in the final as the Central Asian side lifted the title …

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Akaguma clinches 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup top scorer award!

Takuya Akaguma emerged the 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup – Thailand Top Scorer as the tournament came to a conclusion on Sunday. Although Akaguma did not score in the final as Japan fell to a 6-0 defeat, his 11 goals played a key role in taking the East Asian …

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Moslem Mesigar crowned 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup’s MVP!

Moslem Mesigar was selected the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup – Thailand on Sunday, March 26. Mesigar was instrumental throughout the campaign which saw Iran defeat Japan 6-0 in the final on Sunday to lift a record-equalling third title. “Since our first day, our …

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2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup: Hosseinabadi hails Iran’s determination & focus!

Iran defeated Japan in the 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup – Thailand final on Sunday with a focused and determined approach, according to head coach Ali Naderi Hosseinabadi. Iran put on a flawless display as they dominated the match from start to finish against a previously undefeated Japanese team …

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Asia’s 2022 FIFA World Cup finals, playoff teams finalised!

United Arab Emirates will face Australia in the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar playoff after sealing third place in Group A on the final night of action on Tuesday, March 29. The UAE defeated South Korea 1-0 to finish ahead of Iraq and Lebanon. Australia, meanwhile, had already …

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Numbers Game: How the Blue Tigresses dominated Iran!

A day prior to the second AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group A match against Chinese Taipei, the Blue Tigresses take inspiration from their performance in their last match against Iran — the match stats of which look promising enough. Against Iran, the Blue Tigresses had 486 passes played among themselves …

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Extremely impressed the manner the Blue Tigresses played, Bhaichung Bhutia & Bembem Devi say in unison!

The performance of the Blue Tigresses in their opener of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup against Iran has left the two Padma Shris who were present at the stadium extremely impressed. Blue Tiger legend, and former captain Bhaichung Bhutia felt “women’s football has come a long way.” “I am …

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