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Iran’s national under-17 soccer team lands 3rd in Kazakhstan event

Saturday, 13 August 2016 3:19 PM [ Last Update: Saturday, 13 August 2016 3:19 PM ]

Iran’s national under-17 soccer team (file photo)

Iran’s national under-17 soccer team, known domestically as Nojavanan, has finished third at the 9th edition of Kazakhstan President Cup.

The Iranian squad ended its campaign at the week-long sporting event on Friday as it edged past Albania 2-0 in a third-place game played in the southern Kazakh city of Shymkent.

Defender Taha Shariati found a marvelous opportunity in the 35th minute to score the opener for Nojavanan. Aref Mohammadalipour netted a penalty in the 65th minute to score the second goal for Iran.

The ninth edition of Kazakhstan President Cup started in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on August 7 and wrapped up on August 13.

Kazakhstan President Cup is an international U-17 football tournament, which is held annually under the supervision of the Football Federation of Kazakhstan and FIFA. The first edition of the sporting event was staged in April 2008.

The champions will receive a cash prize of USD 1,000, the runners-up will get USD 6,000 and the third-place finishers will be awarded USD 4,000.

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