Goalkeepers ran riot for Iran as they turned things around to defeat Tahiti 5-3 and top Group B.
The goalkeepers proved the heroes for Iran as both stoppers netted three between them to help Team Melli to victory over Tahiti at UAE 2024 Dubai™.
Two quick-fire second period goals from Tahiti put them in control of affairs, before Iranian goalkeeper Hamid Behzadpour scored a brace either side of a superb strike by fellow stopper Seyed Mirjalili to give Iran the lead.
Mohammadali Mokhtari eventually made the game safe with 90 seconds on the clock with a wonder goal, securing the victory and top spot in Group B for Team Melli. Tahiti, for their part, also advance to the quarter-finals in second place.FIFA Beach Soccer Woel
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Iran 5-3 Tahiti
Iran goals: Behzadpour (2), Mirjalili, Tehau OG, Mokhtari
Tahiti goals: Labaste, Tinirauarii, Tepa
Player of the Match: Hamid Behzadpour (IRN)