World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Iran beats Japan 2-1
Mar. 25, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Japan by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
The result put the Iranians top of Group B with 4 points. Japan is third with 3 points. In their next game, Iran will meet North Korea on March 30, while Japan will face Bahrain.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group B
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Overview
Iran at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1978)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Japan at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1998)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Iran
2:1
Japan
2:1 (1:1)
- 25 March 2005
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Bahrain | 4 |
| Iran | 4 |
| Japan | 3 |
 North Korea | 0 |
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