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Iran Head Coach Happy After Team Secures Women's Asia Cup Berth

By IANS News July 20, 2025 • 13:34 PM View: 323

Asian Cup Australia: Iran head coach Marziyeh Jafari expressed elation after her team overcame the odds to secure qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on Saturday.

Following a 3-1 defeat to Lebanon on Matchday Four, Iran needed nothing less than a win against Jordan to advance - and they delivered, earning a hard-fought 2-1 victory to book their spot in the continental tournament for the second time in a row.

"I am really happy that we were able to make the hearts of the Iranian people happy. Qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup was not easy.

TAGS Asia Cup Marziyeh Jafari AFC Women Asian Cup Australia Matchday Four AFC Asian Cup David Nascimento Sara Didar Negin Zandi Fatemeh Amineh West Asian Wael Gharzeddine

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