Iran in beach soccer world cup

PTV - The Iranian beach soccer team has defeated China 4-1 to stand in the third place in Asia and secure a spot in the 2008 World Cup.

Farid Boloukbashi scored twice while Moslem Mesigar and Hassan Abdollahi each scored one goal for Iran to seal a dazzling victory over China.

Meanwhile, the UAE beat Japan in the final match to win the Asian title for the second consecutive year.

The UAE, Japan and Iran will be the three Asian teams which will take part in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008, due to be held in Marseille, France in July.