Iran Women’s National Team defeated by Belarus in Tehran friendly

Tasnim – TEHRAN, Belarus defeated Iran women’s football team 2-1 in a friendly match held in Tehran’s Ararat Stadium on Tuesday.

The Belarus captain was sent off in the 41^st minute.

Iran had also lost to Belarus 1-0 in its first friendly on Saturday.

“Iran played better in this match and we were forced to defend in the first half. But in the second half, we showed a better performance,” Belarus coach Eduard Demenkovets said.

Belarus Ambassador to Tehran Yuri Ivanovic Lazarcic also was present at the stadium .

Iran prepares for the second round of 2020 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which is going to be held in April.