Iran Falls Short against Australia at AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

The match was held at the Perth Rectangular Stadium.

Iran held their own until the breakthrough came for Australia in the 19th minute, a move which was orchestrated by Courtney Vine whose cross was met by Charlotte Grant before laying the path for Ellie Carpenter to fire a powerful drive past Zahra Khajavi.

Despite having the lion’s share of possession in the second half, Australia found it hard to find a way past Iran, who defended deep until the 78th minute when Mary Fowler combined well with Steph Catley to set-up Sam Kerr for an easy tap-in.