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Iran first Asian nation to reach World Cup

Iran became the first Asian nation to book their place at the finals of next year's World Cup with a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan.
May 17, 2023, 05:43 am - Michael Church

Match Timeline

Iran
Uzbekistan
  • 6
  • 23
  • 28
  • 45
  • 53
  • 65
  • 70
  • 75
  • 88
  • 90
  • 90
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Match Commentary

90'
Davronbek Khashimov (Uzbekistan) Yellow Card at 93'
90'
Reza Ghoochannejhad (Iran) Substitution at 90'
88'
Mehdi Taremi (Iran) Goal at 88'

Match Formations

Game Information

Azadi Stadium
5:45 PM, 12 June 2017
Tehran, Iran