Qatar defeat Iran 31-25, advance to handball semifinals
The Qatar handball team advanced to the semifinals of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after defeating Iran 31-25 on Saturday in the quarterfinals.Qatar will face South Korea in the semifinals on Sun...
Qatar's men's handball team overcame Iran 31-25 in the quarterfinals of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, securing a spot in the semifinals. The match, held on Saturday, saw the teams evenly matched in the opening minutes with Iran taking an early 6-4 lead. However, Qatar quickly regained control, cutting Iran's lead to one goal at 7-6.
A strong second-half performance saw Qatar extend their lead to six goals, ultimately emerging victorious with a final score of 31-25. This win sends the team to face South Korea in the semifinals on Sunday.
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