Iran wins Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup for fourth time
Nov 07, 2022 06:30 UTC
Iran defeated three-time champion Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to win the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup for the fourth time.
According to Tasnim news agency, in the match, held in Dubai’s main stadium, Mohammad Ahmadzadeh gave Iran's National Team (Team Melli) a lead in the first period and Sa'eid Piramoon made it 2-0 in the second period.
Brazil's player, Catarino, made it 2-1 with four minutes remaining.
Iran had defeated the UAE 5-2 in the semifinal round of the 2022 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup.
Team Melli also defeated Paraguay, the US and Japan in the tournament.
The competition was held in Dubai, the UAE, from November 1 to 6.
Russia and Iran are the most successful teams, having won the title four times.
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