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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 10:41 AM GMT
39' Too many offsides by China
The score is still 1-0 with China in the lead.
- 23 Jan 2022 10:29 AM GMT
27' GOAL!
China takes the lead. It's my birthday girl Wang Shuang to score the first goal of the match!
- 23 Jan 2022 10:23 AM GMT
20' No breakthrough yet
Even after a couple of free kicks and corners from both the teams, the score is still 0-0.
- 23 Jan 2022 10:10 AM GMT
7' Iran's coach can be heard all the way from the stadium
Coach Maryan Irandoost guiding her players from the sidelines.
- 23 Jan 2022 10:06 AM GMT
4' China putting pressure on Iran
But the strong Iran defence hasn't conceded a goal yet.
- 23 Jan 2022 9:56 AM GMT
The game shall begin in a few minutes
Iran had surprised India in their debut Asian Cup match. It will be interesting to watch how well they perform against the current Group A topper - China.
