Iran vs. Nigeria score, stats, result as Super Eagles win international soccer friendly
Iran's place at the World Cup is still uncertain, but their preparations are continuing. They were beaten by Nigeria in a friendly in Antalya on March 27.
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JUMP TO: Iran vs. Nigeria score Match stats Nigeria team news Upcoming games for both sides Nigeria beat Iran 2-1 on Friday in an international friendly match in Antalya, Turkey. The prospect of Iran withdrawing from the World Cup this summer due to the conflict in the Middle East remains, but the team is continuing with preparations even if a game on home soil is not presently possible.
Today's clash with the Super Eagles, who were eliminated from World Cup contention in the African playoff section last year, took place largely behind closed doors at the home of Turkish Super Lig side Antalyaspor. Eric Chelle's team took an early lead through Moses Simon, who cut in from the left wing before firing low past the right hand of experienced goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand. Akor Adams — starting the game in the injury absence of Victor Osimhen — doubled Nigeria's lead shortly after halftime, keeping his cool to lift the ball over the onrushing keeper after being played through by Atletico Madrid star Ademola Lookman.
The handful of Iran-supporting spectators cheered loudly when Olympiacos striker Mehdi Taremi turned home from close range following a defensive scramble at a corner, but Iran were unable to find an equaliser. MORE: Latest on Iran's World Cup plans and which team might take their place Iran vs. Nigeria score Score Goal scorers Iran 1 Taremi 67' Nigeria 2 Simon 6', Adams 51' Location: Corendon Airlines Park (Antalya, Turkey) Starting lineups: Iran (5-4-1 right to left): Beiranvand (GK) — Yousefi, Kanaanizadegan, Khalilzadeh, Nemati, Mohammadi — Gholizadeh, Ghoddos, Mohebi, Ghorbani — Taremi, Nigeria (4-2-3-1, right to left): 23.