Iran’s Carlos Queiroz wins Qatar 2-1

The Iranians start the race on January 7, facing Yemen in a group that also has Iraq and Vietnam.

Iran, coached by Portugal’s Carlos Queiroz, defeated Qatar 2-1 in Doha on Tuesday in a private soccer match held behind closed doors, the last test of preparation for the Asia Cup.

The Iranians start the race on January 7, facing Yemen in a group that also has Iraq and Vietnam.

Mehdi Taremi added the Iranians in the 17th minute and Hasan Al Haydos equalized at 43 on the penalty spot. The second half began with the winner of the Iran victory, signed by Sardar Azmoun, at 46.

In the 54th minute, Qatar played with 10 players after the expulsion of Pedro Correia, a 26-year-old Portuguese defender from Benfica.