Iran Loses to Oman in AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2025
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Oman came from behind twice to defeat Iran 3-2 in their AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 Group D clash at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium Tuesday night.
Oman will still need a result in its final group game against Tajikistan to reach the knockout round and book a ticket at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025. Iran will play Tajikistan on Friday.
Both teams came into the contest needing a win after Iran settled for a 1-1 draw with DPR Korea, while Oman lost 2-1 to Tajikistan in their opening matches.
Iran took a deserved lead in the 39th minute through Mahan Beheshti’s left-footed free-kick, which flew past Ahmed Al Rawahi who should have done better.
Al Walid Al Rashdi leveled the score in the 53rd minute.
Ehsan Kheradpisheh gave a lead to Iran just one minute later.
Stung after going behind for a second time, Oman moved up a gear and Iran custodian Abolfazl Khalilian needed two attempts to smother Osama Al Ma’mari header.
Oman's persistence paid off in the 74th minute when Alyazan Al Balushi was brought down in the box, with Al’ Amrani finding the back of the net from the spot and with one minute remaining he scored the winner.
