MARGAO
Iran had already secured a place in the Round of 16 with wins over Guinea and Germany. In their final group engagement at the Nehru Stadium, the Asian nation scored through Mohammed Ghobeishavi (25th minute), Taha Shariati (29th) and Mohammad Sardari (89th) to top the group with nine points from three matches.
Germany, who beat Guinea 3-1 at Kochi in the other match of the day, finished second with six points, and will now travel to Delhi to play against Colombia in the knockout round. Costa Rica and Guinea finished the group stage with one point each. While Iran, who topped this group, stay in Goa and will play against one of the third best teams from either Group A, B or F on October 17.
Keen to top the group, Asian powerhouse Iran employed five defenders and kept the rival attackers at bay, while finding the back of the net on three occasions.
Iran had already secured a place in the Round of 16 with wins over Guinea and Germany. In their final group engagement at the Nehru Stadium, the Asian nation scored through Mohammed Ghobeishavi (25th minute), Taha Shariati (29th) and Mohammad Sardari (89th) to top the group with nine points from three matches.
Germany, who beat Guinea 3-1 at Kochi in the other match of the day, finished second with six points, and will now travel to Delhi to play against Colombia in the knockout round. Costa Rica and Guinea finished the group stage with one point each. While Iran, who topped this group, stay in Goa and will play against one of the third best teams from either Group A, B or F on October 17.
Keen to top the group, Asian powerhouse Iran employed five defenders and kept the rival attackers at bay, while finding the back of the net on three occasions.
