Iran U-23 Football Team Held by Emirates Club in Friendly


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's U-23 football team was held to a 1-1 draw by Emirates Club in a friendly match in Istanbul, Turkey.

Yasin Salmani scored Iran’s goal in the match.

Reza Enayati’s team had previously defeated Saudi Arabian club Abha 2-0 and Ghana's JK Academy 3-0 in its first two matches.

The camp is being held as part of preparation for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Qualifiers.

Iran is drawn in Group E along with Uzbekistan (H), Hong Kong and Afghanistan.