Tag: Baku

The young Iranian boys lift “Caspian Cup” trophy

Iran’s U16 team lifted the Caspian Cup trophy after defeating Turkey 1-0 in the final at Baku , Azerbaijan.

Nima Mokhtari

The only goal of the match was scored by Nima Mokhtari on the 19th minute. Reza Karimi was awarded a red card on the hour as Iran played with 1 player short for half an hour. Mostapha Ghanbarpour players managed to hold on until the end against sustained Turkish attack and win the title for the first time. Of the powerful Asian teams, Japan U16 team  also participated in the tournament but could only manage to win the 5th position.

 

Iran’s coaching staff

Iran U16 won its two matches in the group stages beating Kyrgyzstan 3-0 and Azerbaijan U16 4-0 . In the semi finals Team Melli U16 defeated Azerbaijan U17 team 1-0 to reach the final.

In the play-off for the third place A

 

Azerbaijan U17 beat Tajikistan U17 4-0 to win third place.

Lifing the trophy