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Iran vs China LIVE: AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 Goals, Updates, Results and Blog
The Steel Roses will face Iran in their second match of the prestigious AFC Women's Championship 2022
Iran vs China LIVE: AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 Goals, Updates, Results and Blog
AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 newcomers the Islamic Republic of Iran are set to take on the most successful team in the competition's history, but Maryam Irandoost is confident her side can challenge China PR when they meet at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday.
Team Melli Banovan played the role of spoilers to India's opening night party on Thursday, defending resolutely, and relying on goalkeeping heroics from Zohreh Koudaei to earn a historic 0-0 draw in Navi Mumbai.
In addition to giving the Iranians their first AFC Women's Asian Cup point, the result engendered a belief that they can compete with the continent's top sides.
Live Updates
- 23 Jan 2022 11:56 AM GMT
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Here goes the final whistle and Iran's agony is finally over. China demolishes the debutants Iranian side 7-0. The Iranian side started well in the first half. But it was once again Wang Shuang who opened the deadlock at the 28th minute. After that China didn't have to look back. They scored one more in the first half. China came with all guns blazing in the second half and scored 5 more which could have been easily worse for Iran. With this win, China sealed their spot in the quarters.
Iran 0-7 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:50 AM GMT
90+2' Cleared. Wang Shuang drives from the left side and crosses one in. But the Iran defence clears.
Iran 0-7 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:48 AM GMT
89' It was almost the eighth for China but Zhang's shot was wide of the target.
Iran 0-7 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:46 AM GMT
87' The Iranian team is showing heart here. They are looking for that consolation goal and pressing hard.
Iran 0-7 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:42 AM GMT
Hattrick for Wang Shuang
82' Goal No.7 China. Tang tries to lob Koudaei which was then headed home bravely by Wang Shuang. And the birthday girl has got her hattrick here.
Iran 0-7 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:39 AM GMT
Substitution for Iran.
79' Farahmand replaces Dabbaghi for Iran.
Iran 0-6 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:38 AM GMT
Goal
77' Goal no.6 for China. Tottenham's Tiang Jiali cuts inside from the right side and tries a shot with her left foot. She beats the goalkeeper with a favourable bounce and gets her first of the tournament here.
Iran 0-6 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:35 AM GMT
76' Great movement off the ball by Xiao. She beats the offside trap and tries to find one Chinese player in the box however her cross has been saved.
Iran 0-5 China
