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Iran Beach soccer eyes a 1/4 finals berth after defeating Mexico.

Iran held off a spirited Mexican fightback to win their Group C clash 3-2 and close on a place in the knockout stages, eliminating Mexico in the process. Iran stormed into a three-goal lead, with Mohammad Ahmadzadeh and Faroogh Dara’s second period efforts building on Amir Akbari’s first period opener. The Mexicans responded with two second period goals of their own, through Gerardo Gomez and Abdiel Villa, but it was not enough to prevent their side being knocked out.

Peyman Hosseini injury

Akbari, featuring at his third global finals, scored inside the opening two minutes once again, as he had against Brazil in his side’s most recent match. Ahmadzadeh then grabbed his third goal in three games in Espinho with a spectacular overhead kick, before Dara’s fist Beach Soccer World Cup goal since 2007 helped Marco Octavio’s side into a seemingly unassailable lead.

The Mexicans hit back minutes later though through Gomez and Villa, both grabbing their first ever Beach Soccer World Cup goals. Despite applying pressure in the closing stages, the Mexicans could not find the crucial leveller – thanks in part to some spectacular goalkeeping from Peyman Hosseini – and head home without a victory to their name. Iran await the outcome of Brazil’s showdown with Spain later today to see if they have secured their place in the quarter-finals.

If Brazil beats Spain later on , Iran will qualify to meet Tahiti , the surprise group D winner . The pacific nation team defeated Russia 6-7 in a game played after Mexico-Iran match.

 

 

First stage
Mexico   –   Iran
2:3 (0:1)
Date:  14 July 2015

Venue / Stadium :   Espinho /Espinho Stadium

Time : 13:00

Attendance

Match Officials
Referee : ARZUOLAITIS Laurynas (LTU)
Goals scored
Amir AKBARI (IRN) 1’55” , Mohammad AHMADZADEH (IRN) 14’38” , Faroogh DARA (IRN) 14’59” , Gerardo GOMEZ (MEX) 18’18” , Abdiel VILLA (MEX) 21’29”

Iran Mexico
1 P. HOSSEINI 12 M. ESTRADA
(GK)
2 A. RODRIGUEZ 2 A. AKBARI
4 F. CATI  (C) 7 M. MORSHEDI
7 R. MALDONADO 8 F. BOULOKBASHI
10 A. VILLA 11 M. AHMADZADEH
Substitutes
1 M. CORONA  (GK) 12 H. BEHZADPOUR (GK)
3 C. HERNANDEZ 3 M. MORADI
5 A. GONZALEZ 4 M. KIANI
6 G. PICHARDO 5 A. NADERI
8 J. ALEMAN 8 F. DARA
9 S. RAMIREZ 9 M. MOKHTARI
11 G. GOMEZ 10 M. MESIGAR
COACHES
RAYA Ramon (MEX) OCTAVIO Marco (BRA)

Cautions
Gerardo GOMEZ (MEX) 26’13” , Amir AKBARI (IRN) 33’08”
Expulsions
Adrian GONZALEZ (MEX) 3’08”

GROUP C

Teams MP W W+ WP L GF GA Pts
Brazil
Brazil
 2 2 0 0 0 9 4 6
Iran
Iran
 3 2 0 0 1 12 11 6
Spain
Spain
 2 1 0 0 1 8 7 3
Mexico
Mexico
 3 0 0 0 3 4 11 0
Group D

Team Melli beach soccer team lose against Brazil.

Team Melli lost bravely to Brazil in another close and thrilling encounter in Portugal

Brazil’s win, their second of the tournament at Portugal 2015, did not come easily to the four-time champions after Iran had a 3-1 lead in the first period.

Both sides had won their opening matches in Espinho—Brazil defeated Mexico 5-1 and Iran overcame Spain 6-5. The two teams were also drawn in the same group at Tahiti 2013. Brazil won that time around 4-1, but in Espinho, Iran made life much tougher on their South American opposition.

Group C
Teams MP W W+ WP L GF GA Pts
Brazil
Brazil
 2 2 0 0 0 9 4 6
Iran
Iran
 2 1 0 0 1 9 9 3
Spain
Spain
 2 1 0 0 1 8 7 3
Mexico
Mexico
 2 0 0 0 2 2 8 0

An exciting first period saw a brace by Amir Akbari put Iran ahead twice, Mohammad Ahmadzadeh , Iran’s star scoring a stunning third goal for Team Melli to take a 3-1 lead. However, goals from Bruno Xavier and Bokinha helped Brazil fight back to bring the match level by the end of the period.

The Brazilians reach closer to the quarter-finals, although they are not formally through. All four teams in Group C still have a chance of advancing to the last-eight.

The final match for Team Melli on Tuesday should seal its qualification to the next round although a win by Spain against Brazil , might complicate the issue.

Match

First stage
Iran – Brazil
3:4 (3:3)
Date Venue / Stadium Time Attendance
12 July 2015 Espinho /Espinho Stadium 17:30 3500

Match Officials

Referee
MATTICOLI Gionni (ITA)

Goals scored

Amir AKBARI (IRN) 1’25” , FERNANDO DDI (BRA) 1’46” , Amir AKBARI (IRN) 3’09” , Mohammad AHMADZADEH (IRN) 4’04” , BRUNO XAVIER (BRA) 11’26” Penalty goal, BOKINHA (BRA) 11’39” , MAURICINHO (BRA) 25’03”
Iran
Iran
Brazil
Brazil
Line-ups Line-ups
1 P. HOSSEINI (GK)
1
MÃO (GK)
2 A. AKBARI
2 FERNANDO DDI Misses next match if booked
7 M. MORSHEDI
8 BRUNO XAVIER
8 F. BOULOKBASHI
9 RODRIGO
11 M. AHMADZADEH (C)
11 DATINHA
Substitutes Substitutes
12 H. BEHZADPOUR (GK)
12 CESINHA (GK)
3 M. MORADI
3 GABRIEL
5  A. NADERI
4 CATARINO
6 F. DARA
5 MAURICINHO
9 M. MOKHTARI
6 RAFINHA
10 M. MESIGAR Misses next match if booked
7 R. BOKINHA
4 M. KIANI Not eligible to play
10  JORGINHO (C)
Coach Coach
OCTAVIO Marco (BRA) JUNIOR NEGAO (BRA)

Cautions

Peyman HOSSEINI (IRN) 14’27” , BRUNO XAVIER (BRA) 22’10” , BOKINHA (BRA) 23’19”
a.e.t.: After extra time (C): Captain PSO: Penalty Shoot-out
GK: Goalkeeper N: Not eligible to play I: Injured
2Y: Misses next match if booked Pos: Positions A: Absent

 

Marco Octavio “This win is historic and monumental”

Team Melli Beach Soccer head coach believes that the first step taken by his team was quite strong and firm while the result against the losing finalist of the last edition of the World Cup , Spain was historical and monumental.

In a short statement to the press after his team’s thrilling victory against Spain in the group stages of the eighth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2015, the Brazilian Marco Octávio Simoes Barbosa (60 years) said that the players are all in good condition and most importantly in a good spirit. “The coordination between all of them is quite ideal and we count to keep it that way” Barbosa added.

octavi and Akbari celbrate win vs Spain

He continued “The second historical win for us was this one against Spain. They were the runner-up of the last Beach Soccer World Cup and one of the favorites in this tournament. We were able to defeat a strong team. Players have taken the first step firmly.”

Team Melli Beach Soccer coach “we will continue training today for the big test on Sunday. We will play that match with even more motivation. On the pitch we are going to fight to get the three points.”

Marco Octávio conveyed his best wishes and congratulation for all the Iranian fans for such a victory.

Iran defeated Spain 6-5 on Friday and will be meeting Brazil on Sunday. The perpetually strong and title contenders Brazil, is leading Group C on goal difference after they beat Mexico 5-1 in their opener on Friday.

octavi and Peyman Hosseini celbrate win against Spain

 

Group C

 

Teams MP W W+ WP L GF GA GD Pts
Brazil
Brazil
 1 1 0 0 0 5 1 4 3
Iran
Iran
 1 1 0 0 0 6 5 1 3
Spain
Spain
 1 0 0 0 1 5 6 -1 0
Mexico
Mexico
 1 0 0 0 1 1 5 -4 0

 

Mokhtari seals a thrilling win for Iran Beach Soccer.

Mohammad Mokhtari scored a last gasp winner for Iran against Spain to record Iran first win in the World Championship.

The first match of Group C of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 was held in Espinho , Portugal, ended 6-5 for Iran which many would consider as a shock result with the Spanish side laying strong claims for the title. Iran Team, themselves quite an established name in Beach soccer now qualified for the World Cup after finishing 3rd in the Asian Qualifiers behind Oman and Japan.

ESP-IRN Beach Soccer 2015 [3]

The match started with a quick goal from Iran scored by Farid Boulokbashi. Spain in response scored two quick goals to forge ahead 2-1. The Spanish lead was short lived as Moslem Mesigar scored the equalizer for Team Melli Beach soccer team 2-2.

Spain took the lead when they scored the 3rd and then the 4th but once again Iran came back through Farid Boulokbashi and Mohammad Mokhtari to make it 4-4. Spain final goal came from their hat trick hero Antonio , but Ahmadzadeh scored the equalizer to set a very thrilling last few minutes.

Several threats on both goal in which the Spanish goalkeeper excel followed, however , the last world was for Mokhtari who scored with virtually seconds left of the match.

Iran gained a valuable 3 points in a tough group that also includes Brazil and Mexico.

 

ESP-IRN Beach Soccer 2015 [1]

 

 

 

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015
Group C
Espinho Stadium , Espinho (POR)
Spain
 Spain vs.
Iran
Iran
5 – 6
ANTONIO   [3] 1’59”, 14’05”, 30’37”
F. BOULOKBASHI [2] 1’39”, 14’06”
NICO   [1] 2’28”
M. MESIGAR [1] 4’53”
LLORENÇ  [1] 7’57”
M. MOKHTARI  [2] 18’07”, 35’17”
AHMADZADEH [1] 34’00”

Iran maintains Top FIFA ranking in Asia.

Iran climbed two places up in the latest FIFA ranking issued today.

After the European tour where Team Melli defeated Chile and then lost to Sweden , Iran’s ranking in the table improved to maintain the top position in Asian followed by Japan and South Korea. Australia , The AFC Asian Cup holder was ranked 4th.

At world level , World Cup holder Germany continues at the top followed by Argentina , Belgium , Colombia and Brazil.

 

AFC Teams Ranking

Rank Total Points Previous Points +/-   Avg. AVG WGT Avg. AVG WGT Avg. AVG WGT Avg.  AVG WGT
40 IRNIran 689(689.43) 692 2 336.87 336.87 439.32 219.66 250.48 75.14 288.80 57.76
50 JPNJapan 614(613.94) 617 3 335.96 335.96 213.61 106.81 392.56 117.77 267.01 53.40
57 KORKorea Republic 575(575.44) 594 -1 312.46 312.46 217.75 108.87 267.84 80.35 368.81 73.76
63 AUSAustralia 531(531.08) 549 2 272.17 272.17 240.62 120.31 192.79 57.84 403.82 80.76
68 UAEUnited Arab Emirates 501(500.59) 523 1 242.20 242.20 291.77 145.88 277.90 83.37 145.70 29.14
73 UZBUzbekistan 476(476.22) 483 -1 181.07 181.07 303.39 151.69 277.53 83.26 301.00 60.20
82 CHNChina PR 408(408.01) 423 1 245.50 245.50 132.40 66.20 131.43 39.43 284.41 56.88
86 IRQIraq 385(384.76) 353 11 218.68 218.68 119.25 59.63 150.88 45.26 305.95 61.19
95 KSASaudi Arabia 349(349.39) 339 4 118.20 118.20 297.06 148.53 149.41 44.82 189.20 37.84
97 OMAOman 341(341.11) 356 -1 124.70 124.70 242.23 121.11 173.89 52.17 215.63 43.13
99 QATQatar 337(336.65) 300 10 171.62 171.62 160.54 80.27 153.89 46.17 192.94 38.59
103 JORJordan 316(316.20) 326 -2 61.72 61.72 272.08 136.04 241.77 72.53 229.57 45.91
108 BHRBahrain 299(298.85) 319 -4 147.44 147.44 151.92 75.96 120.79 36.24 196.05 39.21
125 VIEVietnam 229(228.83) 220 5 96.12 96.12 119.71 59.86 61.37 18.41 272.19 54.44
126 SYRSyria 225(224.74) 141 26 131.58 131.58 85.69 42.85 86.70 26.01 121.51 24.30

Chile announces squad for Iran and Brazil friendlies

(Reuters) – Fiorentina midfielders David Pizarro and Matias Fernandez have been recalled by Chile for their Copa America warm up friendlies against Iran and Brazil.

Chile play Iran in Sankt Poelten, Austria on March 26 and Brazil in London three days later in the teams’ first meeting since the Brazilians won their World Cup last-16 clash on penalties in June.

Pizarro and Fernandez missed out on a place in Chile’s squad at the World Cup in Brazil.

Coach Jorge Sampaoli, who is preparing his team to host the Copa America from June 11-July 4, is expected to add home-based players to his squad after this weekend’s domestic league matches.

Chile, who have never won South America’s top international competition, are in Group A with Mexico, Ecuador and Bolivia.

Squad:

Goalkeeper: Claudio Bravo (Barcelona)

Defenders: Eugenio Mena (Cruzeiro), Mauricio Isla (Queens Park Rangers), Gonzalo Jara (Mainz), Miiko Albornoz (Hanover 96), Gary Medel (Inter Milan), Enzo Roco (Elche), Igor Lichnovsky (Porto B)

Midfielders: Carlos Carmona (Atalanta), Arturo Vidal (Juventus), Charles Aranguiz (Internacional), David Pizarro, Matias Fernandez (both Fiorentina), Rodrigo Millar (Atlas), Jorge Valdivia (Palmeiras), Pedro Pablo Hernandez (Celta Vigo), Jose Fuenzalida (Boca Juniors)

Forwards: Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal), Eduardo Vargas (Queens Park Rangers), Fabian Orellana (Celta Vigo) (Reporting by Felipe Iturrieta; Writing by Rex Gowar in Buenos Aires; editing by Justin Palmer)

Chile confirms a friendly match vs. Iran

Jorge Sampaoli’s team will head to Austria for penultimate friendly before Copa América squad is announced

Chile have announced that they are to take on Iran in a friendly at the end of March. The match was supposed to be played in Sweden but the host nation’s FA objected to the venue as it claimed it will clash with the later match between Sweden and Iran on 31st of March.

Jorge Sampaoli’s men will travel to Austria for the match which will take place at the NV Arena in St Pölten on Thursday, March 26.

La Roja have played Iran twice previously in friendlies; winning a 1972 meeting 2-1, before drawing 1-1 in a match played in Hong Kong in 1998.

The forthcoming encounter forms part of a double-header of fixtures – the final international dates before Sampaoli names his squad for the Copa América.

Three days after facing Iran, La Roja will play South American rivals Brazil at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in London.

Chile will host this summer’s Copa América and have been drawn in Group A alongside Mexico, Ecuador and Bolivia.

Team Melli to face Chile & Sweden in friendly matches.

Team Melli will be playing against Chile in Sweden as part of a European tour which will see the team play two strong matches against quality opponents. On 25th March , Team Melli will face Chile , then on the 31 March against Sweden.

Alexis Sanchez

This is a great chance for Iranian solid defense to test it strength against two of the world’s best forwards , Chile’s Alexis Alejandro Sánchez, the hottest property in thew English Football league who has transformed Arsenal attack, and in Sweden , one of the most world’s most lethal and artistic goalscorers, Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Paris St. Germain.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Chile and Brazil will meet in an international friendly at the Emirates Stadium on 29 March.

The Swedish FA  website has confirmed the match to be played in Swedbank Arena, Solna in Stockholm , while other sources are mentioning the Sweden v. Iran match to be held in ya Ullevi Stadion ,  Gothenburg (SkySports)

 

Sanctions choking Iran’s progress, says coach Queiroz

Melbourne (AFP) –

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has voiced anger and frustration at how international sanctions are damaging his plans to build the team’s future.

The three-times Asian Cup champions began their bid for a first title in 39 years with an impressive 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Melbourne on Sunday, but Queiroz told AFP it was wrong that Iran’s young footballers were being “victimized” by politics.

“It’s been very difficult,” the former Portugal and Real Madrid manager said. “We suffer a lot to prepare friendly games and to move internationally to prepare the team and players. After the World Cup the situation is getting worse and worse.

“The players are victimised by the limitations of the sanctions.”

Sanctions imposed on Iran since its nuclear programme became public in 2002 have crippled its economy.

Queiroz complained that the knock-on effects were hampering his plans, and accused FIFA of not releasing up to $8 million in appearance money owed from last year’s World Cup in Brazil.

Iran's Vorya Ghafouri (front) runs through Bahrain …
Iran’s Vorya Ghafouri (front) runs through Bahrain defence during their AFC Asian Cup match, in Melbourne
“The situation is worse because the money is stuck,” said Queiroz, who took the Iran job in 2011. “It’s stuck in FIFA and stuck in the AFC (Asian Football Confederation).”

Queiroz’s side managed to play only two friendlies in the run-up to the Asian Cup, against South Korealast November and Iraq earlier this month.

“When we come to a competition like this, we have 80 million people dreaming about the team’s expectations, 80 million people supporting the team,” said the 61-year-old, who has brought a squad with several untested players to Australia. “But we can’t play because we don’t have the chance.

“Korea and Iraq did us a big favour, paying some of their expenses. When you come to this tournament (you see) it’s not about fair play. For those who always talk about fair play, there is no fair play.

“Fair play is to give opportunities to these kids to play international matches, to learn as all players deserve. It’s part of the FIFA spirit that politics should not interfere with the game.

“In order to change and really prepare the future of the Iranian national team, it’s time we got the all-clear from directors and the people that can help,” he added. “Iran cannot progress and it’s not fair for sport people, football players.”

Charged with rebuilding an Iran team put on the map by players such as Mehdi Mahdavikia and Ali Karimi, Queiroz’s frustration was palpable.

“Without support they cannot progress,” he shrugged. “At the end of the day when you don’t have resources to play games, it’s not fair for football, not fair for the young players of Iran.”

Iran futsal loses to Colombia in Grand Prix 2014

Futsal Team Melli wasted a great chance of reaching the final of the 2014 Futsal Grand Prix in Brazil when they lost a tight match 3-4 to Colombia earlier today.

An elementary defensive mistake led the Colombians robbing the ball from Iran’s defense for Toro to put Colombia ahead 1-0. Hassanzadeh then equalized for Iran with a brilliant effort to make it 1-1.

Acosta restored Colombia’s lead courtesy of some good work on the right flank with the Colombian player skillfully dribbling past his marker and sending a diagonal ball for Acosta to score with an acute angle.

The first half finished 2-1 for Colombia.

The South Americans quickly scored in the second half with Iran’s defense really found wanting with Yeffri easily passing his marker and scoring past Samimi much like the second goal.

It was 3-1 for Colombia and a shock went through Team Melli system

Iran bounced back quite instantly. From the kick off after the Colombian goal, Tavakoli scored from an excellent assist by Hassanzadeh to make it. 3-2. Tavokali’s goal increase inspired Iran who took the game from the Colombians.

Hassanzadeh turned from provider to scorer on a role reversal from the previous goal. Tavokali took a corner kick which the Colombian keeper could only parry with his palm for Hassanzadeh to meet it and smash the equalizer from close range. The match was tied at 3-3 and it was in balance.

Then one of the weirdest of goals seals the match.

Colombian keeper kicked a ball towards Iran’s empty goal, but the goal hit the post to ricochet for Yeffri who raced towards Iran’s goal  to smash home the winner for Colombia.

It was a tight and exciting match, with the Colombians fully deserving the victory. Team Melli’s shortcoming was the feeble marking with two of the goals scored by the Latin Americans were because of poor marking and players being easily dribbled.  

Iran will now meet Guatemala for the 3rd place play off. In the Group Match , Iran defeated Guatemala 7-2.

Brazil will meet Colombia in the final , a repeat of their group 1 match which ended 4-0 to the host.

 

Goals clips here

 

Grand Prix 201415/11/2014 – 12.00 Local Time
São Bernardo do Campo/SP (Brazil)

Iran – Colombia
3 – 4  (1 – 2)
Match details:

Semi-FinalHall: Ginasio Adib Moises Dib

Goals:
Iran: Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh , Farhad Tavakoli, Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh, 
Colombia:  Toro , Acosta ,  Yeffri (2)
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Starting Line-up:
AliReza Samimi
Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh
Abolghasem Orouji
Farhad Tavakoli
Hossein Tayyebi 
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