Courtesy: Press TV


Iran grabs Futsal Confederations Cup

Tue, 13 Oct 2009

Iran's national futsal squad has crushed Libya in the Futsal Confederations Cup in Tripoli, Libya to win the championship title.

The Asian champions Iran have clinched their victory in the Futsal Confederations Cup by winning over the African champions with a goal from Ehsan Zahmatkesh.

The Asian champions, coached by Hossein Shams, defeated Libya 1-0. Iran's Vahid Shamsaei also won the Best Player title.

The Iranian faced Guatemala in their first match and defeated the team 4-2. Uruguay was the second match of the tournament. The Iranian outfit overpowered Uruguay 4-2 on Friday evening.

Hosts Libya, Iran, Guatemala, Uruguay, Solomon Islands and Spain took part in the event held from 5 to 11 October 2009.

The winner of the tournament is to receive $50,000 while the bottom-placed team will walk away with $10,000.








Posted by Luca Ranocchiari --> luca.ranocchiari@futsalplanet.com