Iran beach soccer team crowned Asian champs

TEHRAN, June 23(MNA)--Iran beach soccer team defeated China in the 3rd Asian Beach Games on Thursday and won the championship for the first time in Asia. The Iranian outside beat host 2-0 at the Zone D of Fengxiang Beach in Haiyang, China. Hassan Abdollahi and Mohammad Ahmadzadeh scored goals for Iran. Iran has also defeated Japan, Thailand, Qatar and Palestine in the competitions. Also, Palestine beat Lebanon 6-5 in the bronze medal match.