Iranian football federation has arranged a grand reception ceremony for the heroes of Iran’s football on arrival from South Korea.

Team Melli defeated South Korea 1-0 in Ulsan to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil while topping Group A with 16 points. The Koreans had to wait nervously while Iranian players were circling the pitch in joy. Team Melli will be flying directly to Tehran by a special Iran Asseman Jet provided by the Team Melli sponsor. The players will be driven directly to Azadi stadium from the airport and a big crowd of fans are expected top greet them around 5 PM Tehran time. The federation has invited all Team Melli supports to come to Azadi to greet the players, however, as customary in Iran’s football , Females are barred from such an event as it is FOR MEN ONLY !

There has been many celebrations in the streets of Tehran and other major Iranian cities in the occasion of Iran’s qualification to the most important event in football calendar. Scenes of men on motorcycles waving the Iranian flags , while chanting support for the players was a plenty in Tehran and the other cities. The government has allowed the celebrations without any restriction while no disturbances or security violation has been reported.