Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Ashgabat: Islamic Republic of Iran flexed their muscles to show they remain a powerhouse and end the Ashgabat tournament with impressive stats – six consecutive wins, 58 goals scored and only 11 conceded.
With their fifth consecutive title in hand, Iran's only blemish in Ashgabat was against Thailand (in the quarter-finals) where they were on the backfoot – two goals down early in the first half.
They would, however, go on to win 10-4.
Coach Seyed Mohammad Nazemalsharieh had even proclaimed that Thailand were their most difficult opponents and the quarter-final showdown proved that.
It was not surprising that they overwhelmed Uzbekistan in the final with their fast-paced attacks, as they showed just why they are ranked among the world’s best.
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