Iran wins Persian Cup beach soccer

EghtesadOnline: Iranian beach soccer team won the second round of the Persian Cup which was held in southern Iran.

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31 January 2018

In the final match, Iran defeated Spain 4-2 and ranked first for the second consecutive year.

Ukraine also overpowered Azerbaijan 4-3 and ranked third in the event, according to IRNA.

Beach soccer, also known as beach football or beasal, is a variant of association football played on a beach or some form of sand. The game emphasizes skill, agility and accuracy in shooting at the goal.