In Shillong on Friday, the Iran women’s national team secured the Tri‑Nation Women’s International Friendlies trophy with a 3‑0 victory over Nepal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The win confirmed Iran’s perfect record, with two victories from two matches and a total of six points that put them firmly in the lead. India and Nepal will contest the final friendly on October 27.
Sara Didar, who had already scored twice against India, opened the scoring for Iran in the 49th minute. A quick long ball from goalkeeper Raha Yazdani found Didar, who eased past defender Bimala BK and slipped the ball past Nepal’s keeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba. Three minutes later, Zahra Ghanbari doubled the lead with a curling free‑kick from the right flank that found the top‑right corner of the net. The third goal came in the 57th minute when Shabnam Behesht unleashed a left‑footed shot from 20 yards, a rising strike that slipped past Subba and capped a dominant performance.
The match began with Nepal showing resilience against a team ranked 70th in the world. While the first half was evenly contested, Iran controlled possession and launched repeated attacks. Nepal’s disciplined defense and pressing made it difficult for the visitors, but the go‑ahead goal in the 49th minute crumbled the opposition’s resistance. Within eight minutes, Iran had a 3‑0 advantage that effectively ended Nepal’s hopes of a comeback.
Iran’s triumph highlights the growing strength of women’s football in the region. The team’s decisive victory not only earned them the trophy but also set a benchmark for future international friendlies. The final game of the tournament will sees India take on Nepal on October 27, with fans hoping for another exciting contest.
Source: ianslive
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