Tag: Alireza Jahanbakhsh

Iran ‘following dreams’ in trying to win first Asian Cup since 1976

Iran are “following our dreams” in trying to win the Asian Cup for the first time in 48 years, winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh said on the eve of Wednesday’s last-16 clash with Syria. Three-time champions Iran face Syria in Qatar with a quarter-final against Bahrain or pre-tournament favourites Japan up for grabs. Along with holders Qatar, Iran are the only team left in the competition who went through the group stage with a 100 percent record. […]