Iran Beaten by Turkmenistan at AFC U-23 Asian Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Turkmenistan came back from a goal down to register a historic 2-1 win over 10-man Iran in Group A of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2022 in Uzbekistan.
Alireza Bavieh found the back of the net for Iran from inside the box just eight minutes into the match on Saturday.
Turkmenistan was thrown a lifeline when it was awarded a penalty just before the half-hour mark after a foul on Samammet Hydyrow, with Sapargulyyev converting from the spot.
Turkmenistan took advantage of the numerical difference when it scored the winner in the 80th minute after Ahmet Charyyev slotted home from close range.
Iran, who opened its campaign with a 1-1 draw with Qatar, will have to defeat Uzbekistan on Tuesday to stay in the competition while Turkmenistan will qualify for the quarter-finals with a win over Qatar.
