Iran defeated China PR 12-0 on Friday

A splendid performance by Iran’s futsal team ensured the Team Melli take a commanding position ahead of Australia in Group B  of the 2014 AFC Futsal championship in Vietnam.
Iran had a whirlwind start stunning China with a goal in the first few seconds when Hassanzadeh hit a rebound into the net. In less than a minute Tayyebi scored from a powerful shot before Hassanzadeh scored his 2nd and Iran’s 3rd from a neat one-two.

after the quick 3 goals in 4 minutes, Andre Lima coach of China requested a time out in order to break Iran’s rhythm and stop his team being humiliated in record time.
But Team Melli was unstoppable as the young Shajari scored from a neat pass to make it 4 for Iran.
Shafei scored the 5th with ease after rounding the keeper in the 10th minute
Tayyebi scored the 6th with a long shot on a half turn on the 11th minute.
The voice of the few Iranians fans in the crowd was heard chanting for Team Melli after the 6th goal.
With 9 minutes to go , Iran eased back as the team focused on passing the ball around and playing out the rest of the half by giving reserve players playing time.

The first half ended 6-0 but it could have been easily in double figures,

The second half started with Jesus Candelas fielding reserve players. The youngsters did not disappoint either playing some brilliant futsal and nice combinations of team work.
Farhad Fakhim opened Iran’s account in the 2nd half when he scored the 7th. Hassanzadeh  scores 8th
with the match in the pocket Iran players used the time supremacy on displaying nice individual skills and moves to entertain the crowd.

Tayyebi scores no 9 again from a splendid half turn reminiscent of Vahid Shamsaei skills of the past. Shortly after that the 25 years old player suffers a minor injury.

Shafei scores no 10 from a smart pass by Ismaelpour.

Iran’s 11th & 12th were classics , of scoring into the open net. First Tayyebi scored from onside the arc of Iran’s goal into the empty net of China, then Ahmadi on the last second dis the same but in a more difficult position

This comprehensive win was a reminder for the defending champion Japan and others, that Iran is still one of the main powers of Asia.

Iran’s last match will be on Sunday against the Group Strongest rival , Australia.