Iran lead the standings after a 3-0 win over Laos while hosts the Kyrgyz Republic defeated Hong Kong 2-1 at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium,
IR Iran 3-0 Laos
Iran had to work hard to defeat a resilient Laos side who held the Central Asian side to a stalemate in the first half.
Iran had to work hard to defeat a resilient Laos side who held the Central Asian side to a stalemate in the first half.
Iran finally found the breakthrough in the 67th minute with forward Kasra Taheri (pictured above) opening the scoring.
Midfielder Mohammad Askari doubled their lead in the 83rd with forward Reza Ghandipour sealing the win with his effort in the third minute of added time.
Iran plays the Kyrgyz Republic next on Friday with Laos meeting Hong Kong.