Iran lose to Lebanon at AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
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Loading...Tasnim – RIYADH, Iran lost to Lebanon 2-0 at the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers Group A tie on Friday.
The win meant that Lebanon finished top of the group with seven points, one better than Iran, to punch its ticket to the Finals.
Gaelle Abou Malhab was on target for Lebanon just after the hour mark.
The lead was doubled five minutes later when substitute Sara Issa took advantage of Elina Shahbazi’s air kick outside her box to comfortably slot home into an unguarded goalmouth to seal Lebanon’s qualification.
Iran had defeated Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in its previous matches.
