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Iran Beach soccer eyes a 1/4 finals berth after defeating Mexico.

Iran held off a spirited Mexican fightback to win their Group C clash 3-2 and close on a place in the knockout stages, eliminating Mexico in the process. Iran stormed into a three-goal lead, with Mohammad Ahmadzadeh and Faroogh Dara’s second period efforts building on Amir Akbari’s first period opener. The Mexicans responded with two second period goals of their own, through Gerardo Gomez and Abdiel Villa, but it was not enough to prevent their side being knocked out.

Peyman Hosseini injury

Akbari, featuring at his third global finals, scored inside the opening two minutes once again, as he had against Brazil in his side’s most recent match. Ahmadzadeh then grabbed his third goal in three games in Espinho with a spectacular overhead kick, before Dara’s fist Beach Soccer World Cup goal since 2007 helped Marco Octavio’s side into a seemingly unassailable lead.

The Mexicans hit back minutes later though through Gomez and Villa, both grabbing their first ever Beach Soccer World Cup goals. Despite applying pressure in the closing stages, the Mexicans could not find the crucial leveller – thanks in part to some spectacular goalkeeping from Peyman Hosseini – and head home without a victory to their name. Iran await the outcome of Brazil’s showdown with Spain later today to see if they have secured their place in the quarter-finals.

If Brazil beats Spain later on , Iran will qualify to meet Tahiti , the surprise group D winner . The pacific nation team defeated Russia 6-7 in a game played after Mexico-Iran match.

 

 

First stage
Mexico   –   Iran
2:3 (0:1)
Date:  14 July 2015

Venue / Stadium :   Espinho /Espinho Stadium

Time : 13:00

Attendance

Match Officials
Referee : ARZUOLAITIS Laurynas (LTU)
Goals scored
Amir AKBARI (IRN) 1’55” , Mohammad AHMADZADEH (IRN) 14’38” , Faroogh DARA (IRN) 14’59” , Gerardo GOMEZ (MEX) 18’18” , Abdiel VILLA (MEX) 21’29”

Iran Mexico
1 P. HOSSEINI 12 M. ESTRADA
(GK)
2 A. RODRIGUEZ 2 A. AKBARI
4 F. CATI  (C) 7 M. MORSHEDI
7 R. MALDONADO 8 F. BOULOKBASHI
10 A. VILLA 11 M. AHMADZADEH
Substitutes
1 M. CORONA  (GK) 12 H. BEHZADPOUR (GK)
3 C. HERNANDEZ 3 M. MORADI
5 A. GONZALEZ 4 M. KIANI
6 G. PICHARDO 5 A. NADERI
8 J. ALEMAN 8 F. DARA
9 S. RAMIREZ 9 M. MOKHTARI
11 G. GOMEZ 10 M. MESIGAR
COACHES
RAYA Ramon (MEX) OCTAVIO Marco (BRA)

Cautions
Gerardo GOMEZ (MEX) 26’13” , Amir AKBARI (IRN) 33’08”
Expulsions
Adrian GONZALEZ (MEX) 3’08”

GROUP C

Teams MP W W+ WP L GF GA Pts
2 2 0 0 0 9 4 6
3 2 0 0 1 12 11 6
2 1 0 0 1 8 7 3
3 0 0 0 3 4 11 0
Group D

Team Melli beach soccer team lose against Brazil.

Brazil’s win, their second of the tournament at Portugal 2015, did not come easily to the four-time champions after Iran had a 3-1 lead in the first period.

Both sides had won their opening matches in Espinho—Brazil defeated Mexico 5-1 and Iran overcame Spain 6-5. The two teams were also drawn in the same group at Tahiti 2013. Brazil won that time around 4-1, but in Espinho, Iran made life much tougher on their South American opposition.

Group C
Teams MP W W+ WP L GF GA Pts
2 2 0 0 0 9 4 6
2 1 0 0 1 9 9 3
2 1 0 0 1 8 7 3
2 0 0 0 2 2 8 0

An exciting first period saw a brace by Amir Akbari put Iran ahead twice, Mohammad Ahmadzadeh , Iran’s star scoring a stunning third goal for Team Melli to take a 3-1 lead. However, goals from Bruno Xavier and Bokinha helped Brazil fight back to bring the match level by the end of the period.

The Brazilians reach closer to the quarter-finals, although they are not formally through. All four teams in Group C still have a chance of advancing to the last-eight.

The final match for Team Melli on Tuesday should seal its qualification to the next round although a win by Spain against Brazil , might complicate the issue.

Match

First stage
IranBrazil
3:4 (3:3)
Date Venue / Stadium Time Attendance
12 July 2015 Espinho /Espinho Stadium 17:30 3500

Match Officials

Referee
MATTICOLI Gionni (ITA)

Goals scored

Amir AKBARI (IRN) 1’25” , FERNANDO DDI (BRA) 1’46” , Amir AKBARI (IRN) 3’09” , Mohammad AHMADZADEH (IRN) 4’04” , BRUNO XAVIER (BRA) 11’26” Penalty goal, BOKINHA (BRA) 11’39” , MAURICINHO (BRA) 25’03”
Iran
Iran
Brazil
Brazil
Line-ups Line-ups
1
MÃO (GK)
Substitutes Substitutes
12 CESINHA (GK)
10  JORGINHO (C)
Coach Coach
OCTAVIO Marco (BRA) JUNIOR NEGAO (BRA)

Cautions

Peyman HOSSEINI (IRN) 14’27” , BRUNO XAVIER (BRA) 22’10” , BOKINHA (BRA) 23’19”
a.e.t.: After extra time (C): Captain PSO: Penalty Shoot-out
GK: Goalkeeper N: Not eligible to play I: Injured
2Y: Misses next match if booked Pos: Positions A: Absent

 

A winning start for Iran Beach soccer.

Iran Beach soccer team started its pursuit to defend its Asian Title by defeating Lebanon 3-2 in Doha , Qatar.

The 2015 Asian Beach Soccer Championship matches are being held in the Katara Arena on the beach of Doha with the presence of 15 teams.

Lebanon scored the first goal but Mohammad Ali Sadeghi soon equalized for Iran. Farid Blokbashi put Iran in front with a spectacular header to make it 2-1 for the defending champion, before Mohammad Ahmadzadeh scored a third with one of his trickery shoots to put Iran 3-1 ahead with 6 minutes to go, A long range shot from Lebanon’s Halawi to make it 3-2 to ensure a thrilling finale, however Iran held comfortably and finished the first match on the right track with a hard fought win against an excellent Lebanese team.

Naderi wasted a penalty in the match, saved by the brilliant Lebanon keeper.

Iran will have a break tomorrow before meeting Thailand on Wednesday.

The winners, runners-up and third-placed team of this tournament are all guaranteed a spot at July’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Portugal.

Iran, the side ranked highest in Asia by FIFA, will face Thailand and Lebanon in Group D. In Group B, Japan, who finished fourth at the 2000 and 2005 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups, are set to do battle with China, Vietnam and Kuwait, while the UAE, Uzbekistan and Iraq will compete in Group C.

The top two teams from each group will progress to the competition’s knockout stage ahead of the final which will be held on March 28.

Only six teams have confirmed their 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup places so far – Italy, Portugal, reigning champions Russia, Spain, Switzerland and Fiji.

AFC Beach Soccer Championship 2015 Groups

Group A: Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Laos

Group B: Japan, China, Vietnam, Kuwait

Group C: UAE, Uzbekistan, Iraq

Group D: Iran, Thailand, Lebanon