Dec 21, 2015, 8:59 AM

Futsal players crowned China futsal tournament

Futsal players crowned China futsal tournament

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iran men’s national futsal team claimed the title at China’s four-nation tournament after their encounter against the hosts ended in a draw.

The four-nation futsal tournament in China drew to a close on Sunday where the Iranian futsal outfit only managed to achieve a three-three draw against the Chinese players.

However, Iran’s squad won the title having received a total of seven points in three matches.

Iran had previously succeeded in getting the better of Myanmar 15-2 as well as Mexico 5-1.

The four-nation tournament in China took place in the city of Changshu on December 18-21.

The event marked a warm-up for the 2016 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Championship that will be the 14th edition of the AFC Futsal Championship, and be staged in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, between February 10 and 21.

Iran has been drawn alongside China, Iraq and Jordan in Group B of the forthcoming sports event.

The hosts, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia form Group A, while Chinese Taipei, Tajikistan, Thailand and Vietnam are put in Group C. Group D consists of Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Qatar.

 

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