{"id":28722,"date":"2017-07-31T13:02:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T20:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/?p=28722"},"modified":"2017-07-31T13:02:40","modified_gmt":"2017-07-31T20:02:40","slug":"this-award-belongs-to-every-single-member-of-my-team-says-mvp-hassanzadeh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/2017\/07\/31\/this-award-belongs-to-every-single-member-of-my-team-says-mvp-hassanzadeh\/","title":{"rendered":"This award belongs to every single member of my team, says MVP Hassanzadeh"},"content":{"rendered":"

AFC – HO CHI MINH CITY, Despite falling short at the final hurdle against Bluewave Chonburi on Sunday, there was cheer for Sanaye Giti Pasand\u2019s Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh after he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the AFC Futsal Club Championship Vietnam 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The two-time and reigning AFC Futsal Player of the Year ignited the competition with a host of dazzling displays, leading his side into the final. After receiving his MVP, Hassanzadeh was quick to acknowledge the contribution of his teammates.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, it is nice to win this award but today I am very sad because we lost.It is heartbreaking for us, especially after giving everything out there,\u201d said a dejected Hassanzadeh.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut this is not about me; this award belongs to every single member of my team. They are the ones who helped raise my game. Don\u2019t get me wrong, I am pleased to win this award, but ultimately this belongs to them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI must also thank my family for making many sacrifices and always supporting my career,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Hassanzadeh\u2019s impact on the competition was palpable, opening his account in Giti Pasand\u2019s first game, effectively clinching the Iranian champions place in the competition\u2019s last eight.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old, who was also named MVP at the AFC Futsal Championship Uzbekistan 2016 after helping Iran win an 11th title, made all the difference again in Giti Pasand\u2019s second group victory against Shriker Osaka, snatching a crucial winner in the dying seconds of the match.<\/p>\n

Emerging quickly as the master of the late show, Hassanzadeh demonstrated his knack for late goals in the semi-finals against Al Rayyan, securing his side\u2019s place in the final with another 40th minute strike.<\/p>\n

But perhaps his most significant contribution was the telepathic partnership forged with Ahmad Esmaeilpour.<\/p>\n

The deadly duo were arguably the heart, soul and mind of Giti Pasand\u2019s engine, most evident during the final when the pair orchestrated the Iranians’ second-half comeback against Bluewave Chonburi in the final.<\/p>\n

Defeat though has not dampened Hassanzadeh\u2019s spirits, as the Iranian has set his sights on clinching the ultimate prize.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am not finished. You can be sure to expect more from me. I still want to win and compete in the world\u2019s best competitions.<\/p>\n

“Of course, I want to come back here and win again like we did in 2013. But ultimately, my ambition is to do well for the Islamic Republic of Iran and hopefully win the next FIFA Futsal World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n

Photos: AFC <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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