Spain 6-6 IR Iran (1-3 PSO)

in its opening match of FIFA Beach Soccer WORLD CUP 2024, Iran’s Beach Soccer team defeated Spain in the penalty shot out in Dubai. The match ended 6-6 in regulation time.

La Roja and Team Melli put on one of the most gripping group-stage games in recent history. The woodwork was rocked on multiple occasions, but nets still rippled 12 times. Spain led 3-0 and 5-2, but Iran, thanks to four Mohammadali Mokhtari goals and an emphatic penalty shootout display, emerged victorious.

Team Melli Beach soccer team enjoyed tremendous support from the fans in the stands. Iran is one of the leading candidates for the title.

Spain goals: David (2), Chiky (2), Kuman, Jose Arias

Iran goals: Mokhtari (3), Mesigar, Amiri

Player of the Match: Mohammadali Mokhtari

Quotes

“We played a very good game. In phases of the match we should have had a little more control to take the three points. They turned the result around. We will have to see what we did wrong to take the three points.” Chiky, Spain player “We followed exactly what our coach told us. He kept telling us we could win the game. Iran will never give up. When you wear this shirt, you never give up.” Moslem Mesigar, Iran player