Iran beats Mexico in FIFA U-17 World Cup, moves into quarter-finals
Iran national under-17 football team, more commonly known as Nojavanan, has edged past Mexico in Round of 16 of the 2017 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) U-17 World Cup, and advanced to the next level of the tournament.
On Tuesday, the Iranian footballers defeated the Mexican outfit 2-1 in a match played at the multi-purpose Fatorda Stadium, officially known as the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in the Indian city of Margao.
Midfielder Mohammad Sharifi, who plays for Saipa Football Club, netted the opener in the seventh minute from the penalty spot.
Allahyar Sayyadmanesh doubled Iran’s lead four minutes later, when he gathered a long ball, turned and chipped his shot over Mexican goalkeeper Cesar Lopez and into the middle of the net.
Mexicans settled well after 30 minutes, and began to have the better of the chances. They tested Iranian goalkeeper Ali Gholamzadeh several times.
Roberto de la Rosa finally thumped in a volley from near the edge of the area on rebound; and scored Mexico’s consolation goal in the 38th minute.
Iran national under-17 football team is scheduled to meet Spain in its quarter-final showdown on October 22.
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