AFC U23 Asian Cup
The debutants overcame the Central Asian side 1-0 in a fast paced Group C match, with Leonardo Shahin’s spot-kick earning them three points following defeats to Uzbekistan and Korea Republic.
#AFCU23 | Group C: IR Iran 0-1 Lebanon
“I’m happy with the way we closed,” said Taha. “Iran were under pressure to win, but this game was more important to us as we needed to boost the players’ mindset and spirit.
“They showed today they are capable of winning,” said the 59-year-old. “They were more motivated than Iran, played very well and could have scored more against a very tough team.
“This was our first AFC U23 Asian Cup, and I’m satisfied but there is room to improve.”
“They showed today they are capable of winning,” said the 59-year-old. “They were more motivated than Iran, played very well and could have scored more against a very tough team.
“This was our first AFC U23 Asian Cup, and I’m satisfied but there is room to improve.”
It was heartbreak for Omid Ravankhah’s men, who battled to the end to book their knockout stage ticket but instead finished last with two points.
“I’m really upset with this result because we had 20 or more opportunities to score,” said Ravankhah. ”We did everything we could and it is strange why we failed to get a goal.
“But this happens in football and in a tournament like this, there is no room to remedy the situation. We played three matches and conceded only one goal, and that was from a penalty.
“We could have proceeded to the next round if we had been more focused and lucky.”
“I’m really upset with this result because we had 20 or more opportunities to score,” said Ravankhah. ”We did everything we could and it is strange why we failed to get a goal.
“But this happens in football and in a tournament like this, there is no room to remedy the situation. We played three matches and conceded only one goal, and that was from a penalty.
“We could have proceeded to the next round if we had been more focused and lucky.”
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