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