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Iranian seven-man football side crowned Asia-Oceania champion
Iranian seven-a-side team lifted the men’s trophy at the IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
Moslem Mehrabian and Abbas Torabi were on the scoresheet as Iran defeated the host 2-0 in Saturday’s final showdown to book a place in next summer’s IFCPF World Cup in Madrid.
There further glory for the Iranians after the final as Torabi finished as the leading marksman of the event, while Vahid Navab was named the Best Goalkeeper in the men’s competition.
Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 to stand on the third podium.
Iran began its title run with a 3-0 win against Japan, before victories over Australia (3-1), Thailand (5-0), and India (6-0) sealed a top-spot finish in the group for the country.