Iran to play against China in Asian Cup quarterfinals

Sunday, 20 January 2019 10:39 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 20 January 2019 10:43 PM ]

Iran's midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh celebrates his opening goal during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 football match between Iran and Oman at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 20, 2019. (AFP)

Team Iran have reached the quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Oman in Abu Dhabi in the AFC Asian Cup.

Iran's coach Carlos Queiroz calms his players during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 football match between Iran and Oman at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 20, 2019. (AFP)

Oman almost took a surprise lead as early as the 3rd minute when they were awarded a penalty. However, Iran's keeper Alireza Beiraanvand saved the spot kick heroically.

Iran then went ahead after 30 minutes of play when Alireza Jahaanbakhsh made the best of a defensive error.

Iran's midfielder Masoud Shojaei, Iran's midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Iran's defender Roozbeh Cheshmi greet the fans following their victory during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 football match between Iran and Oman at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 20, 2019. (AFP)

Team Melli doubled their lead 5 minutes before the break as Mehdi Taaremi was brought down in the area and Captain Ashkaan Dezhaagah stepped up to make it 2-0.

Iran will next meet China in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

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