Iran U-16 routs Sri Lanka.

Iran's U-16 team routed Sri Lanka 8-0 in the opening match of the AFC Asian U-16 championship qualifiers in Lahore, Pakistan. The match was a one sided affair with the first half ending 5-0 in favor of Team Melli. 3 more goals was scored in the second half for an easy win to the championship contenders. In the other group match , UAE managed to beat host Pakistan 2-0 to share the top of the table , with Iran leading on goal difference. Iran's U-16 next match will be on Friday against host Pakistan.  

AFC U-16 Championship

Qualifications Round - Group  E

Iran - Sri Lanka

8-0 (5-0)

25-09-2013 Punjab Stadium, Lahore, Referee: Dmitrii Mashentsev (Kyrgyzstan) GOALS:  Reza Karimipiraghoom (13' , 25') , Fathollah Darzi (30'), Reza Shekarighezelghayeh (37') ,Nima Mokhtari (67',85'), Ali Khodadadi (68') Iran: Farid Nejatpashaki, Mahdi Abdollahvand, Nima Daghestani (55' Ali Khodadadi) , Fathollah Darzi, Mostafa Rokhbinzadeh, Saeed Hasseinpour (67' Vahid Aftari), Reza Shekarighezelghayeh, Reza Karimipiraghoom (46' Mohammad Shamsi), Nima Mokhtari (c),Reza Dehghani,Bagher Niari Shamasbi