Iran to Face Brazil in 2024 World Cup Beach Soccer Semis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran came from behind to defeat United Arab Emirates 2-1 to book its spot in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai semi-finals on Thursday.
The host took the lead in the second period when Ali Mohammad crossed for an unmarked Abdulla Abbas to head home.
Just over three minutes later, though, Iran was level when Mohammad Masoumi scored with a header of his own, before goalkeeper Seyed Mirjalili netted with a terrific volley.
While the UAE, who had not trailed at any point in the tournament before Mirjalili struck, tried to get back into the game, it couldn’t find a way through a staunch Iranian rearguard.
Japan, meanwhile, bowed out of the tournament after falling 8-4 to Brazil.
Team Melli to meet Brazil on Saturday in the semifinals.
