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.