The Iranian Beach Soccer Team defended its title and won the Dubai Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup title for the second time in a row after a gallant performance against the powerful Spanish Team. The full house match in Dubai ended 6-3 for Iran after a thrilling match that saw both teams engaging in an offensive match. The holders outplayed their rivals in the final played at Jumeirah’s Kite Beach in Dubai on Saturday.

In the first period, Mostafa Kiani and Saeed Piramon scored for Iran, but Spain managed to equalize by scoring two quick goals to end the period 2-2.  In the second period, Spain scored the third goal with a penalty kick, but Iran’s goalkeeper Hamid Behzadpour and Mohammad Ali Mokhtari scored to make the score 4-3 in favour of Iran.

In the final period, Iran’s captain Mohammad Ahmadzadeh scored a spectacular overhead goal to increase the margin to two goals.. Ahmadzadeh was soon sent off by an agitated and nervous referee after Iran’s Captain strong protest for what looked like a blatant foul on him but the free-kick was given to the Spanish team!

With the score standing at 5-3, Spain’s pressure intensified to cut the two-goal deficit which left them vulnerable. It was Mohammad Masoumezadeh who took the opportunity to score the next goal for Iran and make it impossible for a Spanish comeback. Spain also was one player down after one of its players awarded a second yellow card and a dismissal. ]

In the end, Iran deservedly won a tough match against a strong opponent 6-3 win for Iran. Iran also won the championships in 2013 and 2018.

Iran Scorers

Mostafa Kiani (penalty),

Saeid Piramoun,

Mohammad Mokhtari,

Hamid Behzadpour,

Mohammad Ahmadzadeh

Mohammad Masoumizadeh.