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 tie.
Sixteen teams have participated in the event.
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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 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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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
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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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
Mexico clinch berth
Mexico clinched their fourth straight World Cup berth yesterday, routing Panama 5-0 while preventing the visitors from a single serious shot on goal.
In other North and Central American and Caribbean region qualifiers, the United States, who had already booked their spot at next year’s World Cup in Germany, played out a scoreless draw with Guatemala, while Costa Rica kept their finals hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago.
With two games remaining, Mexico and the United States lead the Concacaf standings on 19 points, ahead of Costa Rica with 13, Guatemala with eight
Iran's historical water constructions introduced in Mexico
Iran's aqueduct civilization was introduced in Mexico international seminar which was held on March 22 on the World Water Day. Three lectures delivered speeches and five movies were screened by Iran in this seminar.
"This seminar was a good opportunity for Iran to introduce its thousands of years of achievements in the field of water management," said Abdolah Oskouyi, Public Relations Manager of Iran's Power Ministry.
"Rain", "Water & Civilization", "Water, Morning, and Life", "Kurit Historical Dam" and the silent musical movie of "Water and Civilization" were the movies which screened by Iran in
Iran probably win oil contracts in Mexico,Nigeria
Ahmad Azimi, managing director of Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Company (IOEC), said that his company would probably win two major offshore oil contracts in Mexico and Nigeria, MNA said.
He explained that the projects consisted of offshore pipe-laying or installing oil platforms. He added that the details of the projects would be announced after the negotiations are finalized.
Azimi put the value of Mexico offshore project at $500 mln, noting that the discussions on the Nigerian project are underway.
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Mexico needs draw to secure WC berth
Mexico needs only a draw Wednesday at home against Panama to secure a World Cup berth and perhaps mend its wounded pride after Saturday's 2-0 loss to the United States.
The trip to Germany next year would be Mexico's 13th appearance in the World Cup finals and fourth straight.
Sitting in last place in the six-team final round of CONCACAF qualifiying, Panama would be eliminated with a loss at Azteca Stadium and a victory by either Trinidad and Tobago or Guatemala.
The United States, which qualified for its fifth straight World Cup on Saturday, leads standings in
