CAFA Nations Cup
Iran advanced with seven points, three ahead of India, whose 0-0 stalemate against Afghanistan means they will face either Oman or Uzbekistan in the third-place playoff.
Tajikistan 2-2 IR Iran
Mohammadmehdi Mohebbi gave Iran the lead in the 37th minute with Mohammad Mohebbi doubling the advantage two minutes into the second half.
However, Shahrom Samiev pulled a goal back for Tajikistan in the 57th minute before Zoir Dzurboyev leveled the score in the 77th minute.
Afghanistan 0-0 India
India pressed high at times, with Rahul Bheke anchoring the backline in place of the injured Sandesh Jhingan. Set-piece situations arose for both sides but came to nothing.
The second half saw fresh legs injected into the Indian attack, but they struggled to maintain momentum in the final third.
Afghanistan’s counter-attacks and set-piece deliveries remained a constant threat, with Gurpreet Singh pulling off a spectacular save from Yaman Sherzad’s low shot, keeping India in the game.
The final minutes saw desperate forays from both sides but neither could convert.
Photos: CAFA, AIFF
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