AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup
Dastan scored two sweetly struck volleys in a 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Saturday’s semi-final and the 29-year-old Moghavemat Golsa Poosh player is bent on returning home with the winners’ medal.
#ACBeachSoccer | Semi-final : Saudi Arabia 0 - 6 IR Iran
“We trained very hard for five months, that’s how we are able to show this performance,” said Dastan. “We do our best for the team, our people and our country. I’m hoping we can bring the trophy back to our country.
“We’re so happy to have shown a good performance. First it’s about not conceding but obviously, I’m happy to have scored twice.
“Any goal scored is a happy moment for any player but I’m happier to have been able to keep a clean sheet in the game.”
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Qualification to the final also meant Iran will be competing in their ninth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup that will be held later this year in Seychelles.
Saudi Arabia looked to put the locks on the free-scoring Iranians but it was a plan that did not come to fruition with the defending champions scoring in each period of the match.
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Head coach Guga Zloccowick remained proud of his team, saying the difference in experience was ultimately the deciding factor.
“I’m still happy and proud of my players and how they played,” said the Brazilian. “I thought we played a very good match.
“Our plan was to close Iran down well but as I’ve said before, our team lacked experience while Iran are one of the best teams in the world, if not the best. Even their goalkeepers were excellent throughout the match.”
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