Iran v Austria

PLDC - Al Ain, By managing a 1-0 victory over Austria, Iran's U17 team makes it past the Group Stage of the 2013 World Cup.


Yousef Seyyedi scored the only goal of the match in the 36th minute. After Seyyedi's goal, both teams hustled hard and created opportunities but failed to score.

At the end of the match, Iran's players ran to the stands and celebrated with their fans. Then when the Iranians saw that the Austrians were devastated and terribly upset because of their loss, they went over to comfort them and showed great sportsmanship.

Iran will face Nigeria on Tuesday, October 29th, for their Round of 16 match of the U17 World Cup.

By: Arman Tamjidi


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