World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Iran beats Uzbekistan 2-0
TEHRAN, Jun. 12, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Uzbekistan by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Monday night at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran.
Iran dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Azmoun in the 23rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Iranians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Taremi with just 2 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Iranians top of Group A with 20 points. Uzbekistan is third with 12 points. In their next game, Iran will meet second-placed South Korea at the Azadi Stadium on August 31, while Uzbekistan will face China.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group A
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Overview
Iran at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1978)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Uzbekistan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
- 12 June 2017
- 21:15
- Tehran
Third Round Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 20 |
 South Korea | 13 |
| Uzbekistan | 12 |
 Syria | 8 |
 China | 5 |
 Qatar | 4 |
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