TEHRAN, 30 October (BelTA - IRNA) - The Iranian girls' futsal team
has secured the championship title at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
after a penalty shootout victory.
Leading up to the final, Iran defeated Chinese Taipei in the semifinals to reach the crucial match.
The final match was a closely contested encounter against China, which ended in a goalless draw after regular time.
In the penalty shootout, Iran emerged victorious with a 3-2 score, securing the gold medal and the championship trophy.
The 3rd Asian Youth Games kicked off in Bahrain on October 22 and will run until October 31.
As many as 236 Iranian athletes are representing the country in the multi-sport Asian Youth Games.
Leading up to the final, Iran defeated Chinese Taipei in the semifinals to reach the crucial match.
The final match was a closely contested encounter against China, which ended in a goalless draw after regular time.
In the penalty shootout, Iran emerged victorious with a 3-2 score, securing the gold medal and the championship trophy.
The 3rd Asian Youth Games kicked off in Bahrain on October 22 and will run until October 31.
As many as 236 Iranian athletes are representing the country in the multi-sport Asian Youth Games.
