INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - Oman came from behind two times to beat Iran 3-2 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 Group D clash at the Prince Abdullah
Al Faisal Stadium Tuesday night.Ahmed AlAmrani emerged Omans hero, netting twice with the winner being available in the 89th minute to give
his side their first three points, leaving Iran bottom of the group with a solitary point.Oman will still require a result in their last
group game versus Tajikistan to reach the knockout round and book a ticket at the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2025
Iran will meet Tajikistan on Friday.Both teams came into the contest needing a win after Iran went for a 1-1 draw with DPR Korea, while Oman
lost 2-1 to Tajikistan in their opening matches.Iran took a deserved lead in the 39th minute through Mahan Beheshtis left-footed free-kick,
which flew previous Ahmed Al Rawahi who should have done better.The second half kicked into life 7 minutes in with Oman drawing level
through Al Rashdi, who headed home Osama Al Mamaris overhead kick that was planned as a shot.But before Oman might enjoy the equalizer, Iran
restored their lead almost from the restart through Ehsan Kheradpisheh, who ended up Mahan Alipours lowering into the top corner.Stung after
going behind for a second time, Oman moved up a gear and Iran custodian Abolfazl Khalilian needed 2 efforts to smother AlAmranis
header.Omans persistence paid off in the 74th minute when Alyazan Al Balushi was lowered in the box, with Al Amrani stepping up to draw Oman
level once again from 12 yards with the forward then ending up from close range on the 89th minute to steal the points.
