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Iran extends winning streak at FIFA U-17 World Cup with Costa Rica defeat

Mohammad Ghobeishavi of Iran celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal by penalty against goalkeeper Ricardo Montenegro of Costa Rica during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup Group C match between Costa Rica and Iran at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, India, on October 13, 2017. (Photo by Getty Images)

Iran national under-17 football team, more commonly known as Nojavanan, has put an impressive end to its campaign at the preliminary round of the 2017 the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) U-17 World Cup, and clinched a comfortable win to claim the top spot in its group.

On Friday, the Persians, who had beaten Guinea 3-1 and Germany 4-0 earlier in Group C, defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in its last group stage encounter at the multi-purpose Fatorda Stadium, officially known as the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in the Indian city of Margao. 

Captain Mohammad Ghobeishavi opened the scoring in the 25th minute from the penalty spot.

Andres Gomez of Costa Rica is challenged by Taha Shariati and Ali Satavi of Iran during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup Group C match between Costa Rica and Iran at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, India, on October 13, 2017. (Photo by Getty Images)

Taha Shariati extended Iran’s lead four minutes later with a penalty finish of his own.

Substitute Mohammad Sardari made it 3-0 just three minutes before the final whistle.

Iran national under-17 football team will play Group F third-placed team on Tuesday.


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