IR Iran U20 vs Iraq U20

Iran U20 and Iraq U20 played out a goalless draw in Friendlies action, with both defenses standing firm in a tense, tightly contested match. Billed beforehand as the toughest assignment of the camp for the young Team Melli side, the game lived up to that reputation as clear chances were hard to come by. No goals were scored, and the contest passed without cards or major flashpoints to disrupt its rhythm. It came in a busy stretch for Iraq U20, who had beaten Kuwait U20 1-0 and also squared off with Indonesia U20 in the same run of warm-up fixtures before facing their regional rivals. The stalemate leaves both camps with reasons for encouragement. Iraq U20 continue a solid run of form ahead of tougher continental tests, while Iran U20 can take heart from holding firm against a side many expected to give them their hardest game of the trip, a useful marker ahead of AFC U20 Asian Cup qualification.