Publish Date: 10 November 2017 - 11:02

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team managed to defeat Panama’s second team in a friendly match held Thursday evening in Graz, Austria.

In a World Cup preparation match, the Persian side pulled out a 2-1 victory over Panama’s second team, while most of the players of Panama national football team were absent.

Ashkan Dejagah and Saman Ghoddos scored for Iran while Gabriel Torres scored on a penalty shot for Panama.

Both Iran and Panama have qualified for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. 
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