Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kochi: Islamic Republic of Iran's gallant run in the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 came to an end after Team Melli fell 3-1 to European champions Spain in their quarter-final tie at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi on Sunday.
It was the European champions that dominated proceedings from the kick-off, with Abel Ruiz putting them ahead before the quarter-hour mark. On the rebound, the Spain captain drove his shot past Iran goalkeeper Ali Gholam Zadeh.
La Rojita nearly doubled their advantage, but Gholam Zadeh made a superb save to deny Cesar Gelabert at his feet, with the ball flying over the Iran crossbar.
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