Asian Water Polo Championship: Iran Defeated by Japan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran suffered a heavy defeat against Japan at the Asian Water Polo Championship semi-final.
Iran lost to the host 15-6 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium indoor pool on Friday.
Iran started the campaign with an 8-4 victory over Singapore but lost to titleholder Kazakhstan 14-4 in its second match.
The Persians beat Hong Kong 19-8 and qualified for the knockout stage as the second-placed team.
The team, headed by Serbian coach Aleksandar Ciric, defeated Saudi Arabia 15-6 to book a place in the semis.
Iran will face the loser of Kazakhstan and China in the bronze medal match.
