The Palestine-Iran clash in the Asian Cup was overshadowed by the Gaza war. Iran won 4-1 against Palestine, with Saman Ghoddos emerging as the front runner for tournament MVP. Tamer Seyam closed in on Fahed Attal's goal record for Palestine. The tournament began for the Palestinian team after significant casualties from the Israeli bombardment of Gaza. The ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis contributes to the wider Israel-Iran rivalry, with Tehran's promotion of an 'Axis of Resistance' drawing recruits from Afghanistan and Pakistan. In a separate game, Palestine drew 1-1 with the UAE, dominating the match and delivering their best performance in the Asian Cup.
FULL TIME 🇵🇸1⃣:1⃣🇦🇪 Palestine dominated this game and UAE will have their goalkeeper Kh. Eissa and some wayward finishing to thank for their point. Make no mistake they were dominated before and after their red card This was Palestine's best performance at an AC #AsianCup2023
The ongoing #Israel-#Palestine crisis adds to the wider #Israel-#Iran rivalry, with #Tehran’s vocal promotion of an “Axis of Resistance” that is drawing recruits from #Afghanistan and #Pakistan, writes @Kabirtaneja https://t.co/N2nE0McCr0
Iran faced Palestine in both teams first match in the AFC Asian Cup. The tournament starts for the Palestinian team after nearly 24,000 people have been killed by the Israeli bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip over the past three months. https://t.co/uZztCiGVQl
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Rapid Reaction: Iran 4:1 Palestine (#AsianCup2023 ). Nerves most definitely a factor but Saman Ghoddos became the front runner for tournament MVP tonight. Palestine will be happy with the goal as Tamer Seyam closes in on Fahed Attal's record. https://t.co/QWCVrnx5Ey
Palestine-Iran Asian Cup clash overshadowed by Gaza war https://t.co/FuCTomafDx