Iran continued their superb run with their second scalp of Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental competition with a gutsy 3-1 tie-breaker win after the game finished 4-4 against multiple world champions Brazil in an exciting Group B encounter.

The competition is being played in the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) on Wednesday night

Keeping Asian champions Iran in the fray all through the match was goalkeeper Seyed Peyman Hosseinilargani as he denied the talented Brazilians.

The goalkeeper was crucial in the shootout, saving the second penalty from Jose da Silva to stun Brazil who are desperate to add the Intercontinental Cup to their collection.

Meanwhile, Russia got their campaign back on track with a 6-3 win over Italy in a Group B match to keep their hopes alive for the fourth and final semi-final spot. The group is wide open as Iran have four points after winning both their matches in the tie-breaker.

Russia, who lost to the Asian champions on Tuesday, have three points following their win over Italy.

But on the final day of preliminary round matches, the world and defending champions will have to defeat Brazil to secure their spot in the last four stages.