AFC U17 Asian Cup
With DPR Korea having already taken the top spot, Iran's qualification was thanks to Hong Kong, China edging Syria 2-1 in the group’s concluding tie.
IR Iran 4-2 Jordan
Despite knowing that their fate was out of their hands, Iran started on the front foot and took the lead through Jordan captain Karzg Shadi Alqasem's 15th minute own goal
Jordan, already eliminated after suffering three defeats, fought back to draw level through defender Nour Aldeen Amro in the 37th minute with forward Mohammad Mustafa Aburomeh putting them ahead three minutes later.
Iran, however, turned on the power in the second half with defender Abolfazl Kazemi netting the equaliser in the 71st minute.
Strikes from forward Salman Ghafari (77th) and midfielder Mehrdad Agha Mohammadi (90+4, penalty) then confirmed the win.
Hong Kong, China 2-1 Syria
Abdulrahman Dinawai gave Syria the lead in the 64th minute but Hui Siu Chung equalised for Hong Kong, China just a minute later.
Midfielder Jeffery Chin struck the winner in the 88th minute as Hong Kong, China ended their campaign with six points.
