Belarus Beats Iran in Friendly
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Belarus defeated Iran women’s football team 2-1 in a friendly match held in Tehran’s Ararat Stadium on Tuesday.
The Belarus captain was sent off in the 41st minute.
Iran had also lost to Belarus 1-0 in its first friendly on Saturday.
“Iran played better in this match and we were forced to defend in the first half. But in the second half, we showed a better performance,” Belarus coach Eduard Demenkovets said.
Belarus Ambassador to Tehran Yuri Ivanovic Lazarcic also was present at the stadium .
Iran prepares for the second round of 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which is going to be held in April.