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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 11:17 AM GMT
Goal
55' Goal China. China scores their fourth one. Captain Shanshan has scored her second goal in the tournament. China have come with all guns blazing in the second and this scoreline can get worse for Iran.
Iran 0-4 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:15 AM GMT
52' Brilliant clearance by Adeli. The deflection was sneaking in but she clears it off the line.
Iran 0-3 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:13 AM GMT
50' Both the teams have made two changes in between the interval. Wei and Goa have been replaced by LI and Zhang. Chatrenoor and Sadheghi have been replaced by Zohrabi and Zandi.
Iran 0-3 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:09 AM GMT
Goal
48' Penalty for the Chinese team. Wang Shuang is ready to take it. She sends the Iranian goalkeeper the wrong way and converts it. Goal China. China has taken a 3-0 lead here and they are looking for more.
Iran 0-3 China
- 23 Jan 2022 11:04 AM GMT
Restart
46' Welcome back for the second half of the Group fixture of Iran vs China. China has got a 2-0 lead and dominated the Iranian defence. Iran gets us underway here.
Iran 0-2 China
- 23 Jan 2022 10:50 AM GMT
47' HALF TIME
China leads the first half by 2-0 after a dominant performance. Stay tuned to see if Iran will score their first goal of the Asian Cup in the second half.
- 23 Jan 2022 10:44 AM GMT
42' GOAL 2 for China
An excellent control by China on the ball. China 2-0 Iran.
