Iran Beach Soccer Moves Up at Rankings
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian national beach soccer team has moved one place to fifth in the world’s rankings for November.
The Persians’ glorious performance at the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup helped them into the world’s top five.
Mohammadhossein Mirshamsi’s side produced a string of impressive displays in Dubai to finish top of a group that included Russia, Egypt and the USA before then seeing off 8-6 in a thrilling semi-final, beachsoccer.com wrote.
Brazil proved too strong in the final - clinching the title with a 6-2 success - but Iran nonetheless showcased its quality to move fifth in the rankings, swapping places with Switzerland.
Iran goalkeeper Peyman Hosseini was named the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper and received an incredible welcome on his return home from the event.
Dubai champion Brazil remained third but closed the gap to Russia in second, behind the world’s top-ranked side Portugal. Italy is fourth in the rankings.
