Iran defeated Palestine 2-1 while DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win against hosts Vietnam.
Both sides failed to convert their chances in the first half but that changed six minutes into the second period with forward Mahdi Chesmberah shrugging off markers to unleash a sizzler from 25 metres to put Iran ahead. .....
A strong showing from 🇮🇷 IR Iran and 🇰🇵 DPR Korea in their opening Qualifiers Group C tie!#AFCU20 pic.twitter.com/RLIg96iIUQ
— #AsianCup2027 (@afcasiancup) August 31, 2026
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