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Iran Lose World Cup Warm-Up In China
Iran's preparations for June's World Cup qualifiers hit a red wall on Monday evening...
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Jun 1, 2009 3:51:24 PM
Iran’s first full international under new
coach Afshin Ghotbi ended in a 1-0 defeat against China in Qinhuangdao.
The Persian team are preparing for a vital 2010 World Cup qualifier in North Korea on June 6.
The win was China’s first under Gao Hongbo and comes just three days after they drew 1-1 with Germany.
Gao Jin scored the only goal of the game just before the break. The Shanghai Shenhua striker reacted quickly after Yang Hao’s low free-kick came back off the post.
Iran had plenty of possession and looked dangerous but Team Melli, were, however, unable to break through a well-organised Chinese defence.
Next stop for Iran is Pyongyang in a qualifier that they must not lose if their dreams of a place at the 2010 World Cup are to stay alive.
China host Iran’s group rivals Saudi Arabia next weekend as the West Asian team prepare for a match in South Korea.
The Persian team are preparing for a vital 2010 World Cup qualifier in North Korea on June 6.
The win was China’s first under Gao Hongbo and comes just three days after they drew 1-1 with Germany.
Gao Jin scored the only goal of the game just before the break. The Shanghai Shenhua striker reacted quickly after Yang Hao’s low free-kick came back off the post.
Iran had plenty of possession and looked dangerous but Team Melli, were, however, unable to break through a well-organised Chinese defence.
Next stop for Iran is Pyongyang in a qualifier that they must not lose if their dreams of a place at the 2010 World Cup are to stay alive.
China host Iran’s group rivals Saudi Arabia next weekend as the West Asian team prepare for a match in South Korea.
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