Earlier on April 28, Iran beat hosts Thailand 4-1 in the final match of the continental tournament, reclaiming its position as Asia’s dominant futsal powerhouse. 

Mehdi Karimi, Saeid Ahmad-Abbasi, Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh and Bagher Mohammadi scored for Iran in the match that was held in Bangkok Arena where Iranian sports minister Kiumars Hashemi and chairman of the country’s football federation Mehdi Taj were also present. 

Iran has won 13 championship titles in 17 editions of AFC Futsal Asian Cup.