Iran Thai’s up budding SE Asian futsal squad

MNA – Seven-time Asian titlist Iran gave the Thai futsal side an 8-2 licking in a friendly here Wednesday.

Thailand had a dream start as it found the net just seconds after the kickoff, but the visitor’s opener was canceled out by Mohammad Taheri three minutes later from close range.

The goal spree started as veteran skipper Mohammadreza Heidarian celebrated his double, Kazem Mohammadi hit his hat-trick, the Asian Player of the Year Vahid Shamsaii struck one, and Taheri added another to the home side’s asset.

Iran is prepping for the Asian meet in Japan from May 13-19.

Host Japan was on cloud nine as it toppled the Asian powerhouse Iran in the last edition.

Iran has been drawn with Malaysia, China, and Lebanon in Group D of the upcoming event.