Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
New Delhi: Having safely negotiated through the preliminary round, Asia's remaining three challengers will now set their eyes on the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 India.
Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq and Japan advanced in different styles but will be aiming to continue their runs into the latter stages of the knockout round.
Iran were the most impressive, recording a perfect record of three wins to top Group C to set up a last-16 clash with Mexico on Tuesday.
Iran's run into the knockout stage was on the back of impressive wins over Guinea (3-1), Germany (4-0) and Costa Rica (3-0) and coach Abbas Chamanian's players will be confident of continuing their spectacular form against Mexico.
One drawback Iran suffered in their final group stage match win over Costa Rica on Friday was captain Mohammad Ghobeishavi picking up a booking, which means he will be suspended for the last-16 match.
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