Soccer: Mexico denies Iran Universiade quarters berth
Mexico shattered Iran’s hopes for advancement to the last eight of the football tournament of the 23rd Universiade in Izmir, Turkey on Sunday.
Iran, which was a draw away from quarterfinals, presented the place to Mexico as the South American side won the deciding match 3-1.
Both sides collected four points, but Mexico joined the already qualified Czech on goal difference.
Mexico netted twice before the interval and added another in the second half to beat the nine-man Iran.
The Iranian squad defeated England 2-1 in their opening match, but it was held by the Czech to a 2-2 tie.
Sixteen teams have participated in the event.
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Mexico denies Iran Universiade quarters berth
Mexico shattered Iran's hopes for advancement to the last eight of the football tournament of the 23rd Universiade here Sunday.
Iran, which was a draw from quarterfinals, presented the place to Mexico as the South American side won the deciding match 3-1.
Both sides collected four points, but Mexico joined the already qualified Czech on goal difference.
Mexico netted twice before the interval and added another in the second half to beat the nine-man Iran.
The Iranian squad beat England 2-1 in their opening match, but it was held by the Czech to a 2-2
The question sounded something like this: "How special would it be if a victory over Mexico clinched a World Cup berth?"
Landon Donovan, a forward for the United States soccer team, broke into a grin. Words were not necessary, but he offered some, anyway.
"It would be the best possible ending to our qualifying," Donovan said.
The response highlighted the magnitude of the United States-Mexico soccer rivalry, which dates to 1934.
On Wednesday night, the United States knocked off Trinidad and Tobago, 1-0, in a World Cup qualifier, and Mexico defeated Costa Rica, 2-0.
Coming off those relatively easy victories, these kings of Concacaf will
Iran fight back to peg Mexico to 1-1 at interval
Iran fought back magnificently to peg Mexico to 1-1 at the interval in their opening Group D clash on Sunday.
After Mexico took the lead through Omar Bravo in the 28th minute when he flicked in after a free kick by Pavel Pardo, Iran levelled in the 36th minute.
Their equaliser came from Yahya Golmohammadi when he pounced on a loose ball from a corner by Mehdi Mahdavikia.
Iran were good value for their equaliser, having earlier gone close when Vahid Hashemian forced a fine save from keeper Oswaldo Sanchez.
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US Soccer Team Beats Mexico, 2-0, Earns Berth in 2006 World Cup
The U.S. Men's Soccer team has defeated Mexico, two-nothing, to earn a berth in next year's World Cup in Germany. The U.S. men are the first team from the North, Central American and Caribbean region to book a place in the World Cup.
The match was even through the first 53 minutes, but then Oguchi Onyewu deflected teammate Eddie Lewis's free kick in front of Mexico's goal.
Mexican goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez sprawled across the goalmouth to try to stop Onyewu and when the shot ricocheted off the goalpost, Steve Ralston
Iran attends APLA meeting in Mexico City
Delegates from over 20 countries took part in the 25th Latin American Annual Meeting on Latin American Petrochemical Association (APLA) held in Mexico City.
Delegates from Iran, European Union, U.S., Canada and a number of Latin American countries took part in the three-day meeting of APLA to discuss the latest trend in the world petrochemical industry in particular, the measures aimed at development of the sector, a report by the National Iranian Petrochemical Industries Co. said here, on Saturday.
Iran’s representative in the meeting elaborated on the past and the present situation of the petrochemical industries
World-Lavolpe decisions turn triumphant for Mexico
Mexico coach Ricardo Lavolpe had the last laugh over his critics on Sunday when he made two tactical halftime substitutions and steered his team to a convincing 3-1 triumph over Iran.
Lavolpe, 54, a former Argentina goalkeeper who has enjoyed an edgy relationship with the media, confirmed his tactical judgement is sound with his swift decisions as Mexico swept to victory in their opening group D clash.
The substitutions made all the difference in the way the team performed today, he said. The team functioned much better in the second half than it did in
Veteran striker Daei to start World Cup opener against Mexico
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Veteran Iran striker Ali Daei will start his sides opening World Cup match against Mexico in Nuremburg on June 11, coach Branko Ivankovic said on Monday.
Though Iran beat a local team of part-time players 5-0 in Friedrichshafen on Monday, Daei failed to have any impact before he was replaced at half-time.
Daei is Irans record goalscorer with a stunning 109 goals in 149 appearances but at 37, his best football years are almost certainly behind him.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- What better way to qualify for the World Cup than by beating Mexico? Or, what better way than by beating the United States?
The archrivals get that opportunity to clinch a spot in Germany 2006 by winning tonight. Even a tie might be enough for both sides, but neither country is thinking about draws in what has become one of soccer's most heated series.
"The reason I know how special this game is, is on Sunday night, a full week before the game, I was already thinking about the game laying in bed," U.S. star Landon Donovan said.
Either side
Iran's artifacts selected to Mexico Museum
The selected articles by the experts of Iranian and Mexican museums have been sent to the restoration workshop of Iran?s National Museum to be examined whether or not they can be sent to Mexico to be displayed, said CHN.
The exhibition of the ?10,000 Years of Iranian Art? will be held in Mexico City on April 2006, displaying several artifacts from the pre-historic era to the end of Qajar dynasty.
Last month, a Mexican Museum expert came to Tehran and selected some items in the National Museum of Iran with the cooperation of some Iranian experts
Arena wants fans to tune in when Americans meet Mexico on soccer pitch
Bruce Arena wants American soccer fans to "put up or shut up."
Preparing for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Mexico in Columbus, Ohio, the U.S. coach said American fans should demonstrate their support for the sport by watching the game on television as well as tuning into and attending Major League Soccer games.
"I think it's critical," Arena said Wednesday. "If we want this sport to grow, if we want to truly position ourselves to one day win a World Cup, we need support from the people
