Publish Date: 8 October 2021 - 01:00

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s National Football Team defeated the UAE 1-0 on Thursday night in the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

In a match that was held in Dubai’s Al Wasl Stadium, Team Melli defeated the UAE 1-0 thanks to a goal by Mehdi Taremi in the 71st minute.

Iran cemented its place at top of the group with 9 points out of three matches.

Earlier in the day, South Korea defeated Syria 2-1 in Seoul and Iraq and Lebanon shared the spoils in a goalless draw.

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