Iran Defeats Paraguay at 2022 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated Paraguay 6-2 at the 2022 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup on Tuesday.
Mohammad Mokhtari, Ali Mrshekari (two goals), Mohammad Ahmadzadeh, Mehdi Shirmohammadi and Rolon (own goal) scored for Iran.
Iran has been drawn in Group B along with the US, Japan and Paraguay.
Earlier in the day, Japan defeated the US 3-1.
Team Melli will play Japan on Wednesday.
The UAE, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Spain are in Group A.
The competition is being held in Dubai, the UAE from November 1 to 5.
Russia is the most successful team, having won four tournaments. It is also the current champion.
Iran has won the title three times.
