Tehran – 17th May 2012

The IFF and the Korea DPR football federation has provisionally agreed on a friendly match between the two teams to be held in Azadi Stadium on the 9th of October 2012.

According to Iranian News Agency IRNA reports , Mohammad Mehdi Nabi , IFF secretary has announced that he received a confirmation letter from his North Korean counterpart on the match date and venue. The match will be a very useful preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Iran’s main rival in the group , the powerful South Koreans.

The North Koreans , who were one of the Asian Representatives in World Cup 2010 in South Africa , failed to make the next round 4 of FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, however , they remain one of the stronger Asian teams. Despite having a poor record against Team Melli , the match will be a strong test for the Persians

Team Melli is scheduled to meet South Korea on 16th October in Azadi Stadium.