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Iran first into Asian Cup quarter-finals

DOHA, Qatar — Three-time champions Iran swept aside North Korea 1-0 at the Asian Cup Saturday to become the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals in their bid to end a 35-year title drought. Karim Ansari Fard struck the winner in the 62nd minute as Team Melli fought hard to crack a tight North [.

Read the full article at The Soccer Room.

The Soccer Room @ Jan 15, 2011 10:36 PM EDT | Blog Profile

News Iran Asian Cup Free Kicks United Arab Emirates group qualification North Korea North Korea wednesday Draw Afshin Ghotbi penalty Chance spot drought Quarter Finals score 2011 Asian Cup impact winner year half shot karim DPR Korea backline close range right six points group game rostov time champions Afshin iran coach Yong ansari close encounter fard Melli psychological impact team melli title drought

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