Iran Book World Cup Spot As Australia, Saudis Keep Hopes Alive

Fuente: International Business Times

Australia's Jackson Irvine (right) celebrates with teammates after scoring against China in Hangzhou AFP Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year's global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday. Iran, the second-highest ranked AFC side in the FIFA standings, needed only a point to join Japan in qualifying for the finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Group A leaders were made to work hard at the Azadi Stadium by upward-trending Uzbekistan, with Mehdi Taremi scoring seven minutes from time - his second of the match - to seal the point.