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Iran was crowned AFC Beach Soccer Championship Malaysia 2017 champion on Saturday after beating the UAE 7-2 in Kuala Terengganu.<\/p>\n

#AFCBeachSoccer2017
\nM23 United Arab Emirates vs Islamic Republic of Iran – News Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The UAE\u2019s Haitham Mohamed opened the match with an impressive effort which Iran goalkeeper Peyman Hosseini saved well, but it was to be Iran which would draw first blood, Moslem Mesigar tapping home from close range to hand his side an early lead, the-afc.com reported.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8969\" src=\"http:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-8.jpg\" alt=\"Iran was crowned AFC Beach Soccer Championship Malaysia 2017 champion on Saturday after beating the UAE 7-2 in Kuala Terengganu.\" width=\"670\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-8.jpg 670w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-8-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-8-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-8-250x165.jpg 250w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-8-550x363.jpg 550w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-8-273x180.jpg 273w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-8-455x300.jpg 455w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Clearly, boosted by its goal, Iran immediately doubled its advantage through Hosseini\u2019s impressive strike, before Iran skipper Mohammad Ahmadzadeh fired a volley, just inches wide.<\/p>\n<p>With the UAE failing to make an impression, Iran struck again as Mohammad-Ali Mokhtari\u2019s penalty rounded off a fine first period for the Iranians.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lO-jXKOFYO8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Kamal Ali then went close with a volley as the Emiratis tried to rally. However, worse was to come for them as Mesigar\u2019s cool header found the net with keeper Humaid Jamal rooted to the spot.<\/p>\n<p>It was to be Jamal who eventually dragged the UAE back into the game with an impressive finish four minutes from time, a brief glimmer of hope that shone even brighter when Haitham Mohamed scored following neat approach play.<\/p>\n<p>It was, however, not to be for the UAE, as an accurate Ali Nazem free-kick, followed by Amir Akbari\u2019s volley and a Mokhtari penalty sealed a win \u2013 and the title \u2013 for the Iranians.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wc-gallery\"><div id='gallery-1' data-gutter-width='5' data-columns='4' class='gallery wc-gallery-captions-onhover gallery-link-file gallery-masonry galleryid-8966 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail wc-gallery-bottomspace-default wc-gallery-clear'><div class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-1 gallery-item-attachment-8967'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class='gallery-item gallery-item-position-10 gallery-item-attachment-8976'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554.jpg' title='Iran was crowned AFC Beach Soccer Championship Malaysia 2017 champion on Saturday after beating the UAE 7-2 in Kuala Terengganu.' target='_self'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>President praise<\/p>\n<p>The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa congratulated Iran on capturing the Asian title.<\/p>\n<p>In the earlier third and fourth place match, Japan edged out Lebanon 6-3 to secure its spot, alongside Iran and the UAE, as Asia\u2019s three representatives at the upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017, which will be played in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, from April 27 to May 7, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Shaikh Salman said, \u201cI would like to congratulate Islamic Republic Iran who were a formidable force from start to finish. UAE should also be praised for their brilliant efforts in a captivating final.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlong with Japan, Asia has three teams of outstanding quality and I am confident that they will do the continent proud in the Bahamas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-16-636248130899212230.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8972\" src=\"http:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-16-636248130899212230.jpg\" alt=\"Iran was crowned AFC Beach Soccer Championship Malaysia 2017 champion on Saturday after beating the UAE 7-2 in Kuala Terengganu.\" width=\"670\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-16-636248130899212230.jpg 670w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-16-636248130899212230-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-16-636248130899212230-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-16-636248130899212230-250x162.jpg 250w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-16-636248130899212230-550x356.jpg 550w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-16-636248130899212230-278x180.jpg 278w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/20-16-636248130899212230-463x300.jpg 463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The AFC President also paid tribute to Terengganu, Malaysia and the Local Organizing Committee for hosting a memorable tournament. \u201cOn behalf of the Asian football family, I must convey my appreciation to the Terengganu State Sports Council and the Terengganu State Government for their warm hospitality and displaying excellence in organizing a truly exceptional competition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the first time the tournament was hosted in Southeast Asia and it once again represents the AFC\u2019s Vision and Mission to better engage with passionate football fans across the continent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The newly-crowned champion of Asia has been drawn to face Italy, Mexico and Nigeria in Group B at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017. Meanwhile, runner-up the UAE is in Group C, where it will compete against Panama, Paraguay and Portugal. Third-placed Japan will feature in Group D comprising Brazil, Poland and Tahiti at the Bahamas Beach Stadium in Nassau.<\/p>\n<p>Iran will open Asia\u2019s campaign in the Bahamas against Mexico on April 27, 3.30 p.m. (local time). Japan and the UAE will begin their conquests the following day on April 28 against Poland and Paraguay at 3.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. (local time) respectively.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8976\" src=\"http:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554.jpg\" alt=\"Iran was crowned AFC Beach Soccer Championship Malaysia 2017 champion on Saturday after beating the UAE 7-2 in Kuala Terengganu.\" width=\"670\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554.jpg 670w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-250x165.jpg 250w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-550x362.jpg 550w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-273x180.jpg 273w, https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/22-9-636248961289896554-456x300.jpg 456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical fitness, Iran\u2019s trump card<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following the final showdown, Iran head coach Mohammad Hossein Mirshamsi praised the performance of his players, saying, \u201cWe were ready for this game and we knew that the UAE were tired as it was a tough semifinal game against Lebanon for them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think today\u2019s game was easy for us. The most important advantage that we had over the UAE today was physical fitness. We were thankful for that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLooking back, I think our most difficult match in this competition was our encounter against Japan in the semifinals, but we analyzed the UAE\u2019s games and I believe we were ahead of them in terms of tactics and technique.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mirshami believed Asia is now well placed to challenge for honors come April\u2019s global extravaganza in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is good that Iran, the UAE and Japan are all representing Asia [at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup],\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI believe we now have a strong Asian presence at the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran was crowned AFC Beach Soccer Championship Malaysia 2017 champion on Saturday after beating the UAE 7-2 in Kuala Terengganu. #AFCBeachSoccer2017 M23 United Arab Emirates vs Islamic Republic of Iran – News Report The UAE\u2019s Haitham Mohamed opened the match with an impressive effort which Iran goalkeeper Peyman Hosseini saved well, but it was to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[370,10],"tags":[1147,1248,3],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8966"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8966"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8966\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8976"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8966"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8966"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranthisway.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}