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Iran win China 3-2 ![]()
Iran’s first full international under new
coach Afshin Ghotbi ended in a 1-0 defeat against China in Qinhuangdao.
The Persian team are preparing for a vital
2010 World Cup qualifier in North Korea on June 6.
The win was China’s first
under Gao Hongbo and comes just three days after they drew 1-1 with Germany.
Gao Jin scored the only goal of the game
just before the break. The Shanghai Shenhua striker reacted quickly after Yang
Hao’s low free-kick came back off the post.
Iran had plenty of possession and looked
dangerous but Team Melli, were, however, unable to break through a well-organised
Chinese defence.
Next stop for China is Pyongyang in a qualifier that they must not lose if
their dreams of a place at the 2010 World Cup are to stay alive.
China host Iran’s group rivals Saudi Arabia
next weekend as the West Asian team prepare for a match in South Korea.