The Iranian U-23 National Football Team, led by Mehdi Mahdavi Kia, was able to pass Tajikistan by 3-2.
Iran NOC; Tehran: Iranian U-23
National Football Team played against Tajikistan in the last match of the Asian
Cup Qualifiers, and by winning against this team, was able to obtain the permit
to participate in these competitions. After the victories against Nepal and
Lebanon, Mehdi Mahdavikia's team needed to take the lead against Tajikistan to top
the group, which ended in a 3-2 victory for Iran, thanks to the efforts of the
players and staff. All three goals of the Iranian U-23 team were scored by team
captain Yasin Salmani. The Asian Under-23 Nations Cup will be held in
Uzbekistan next year.