Match report
Iran Defeats North Korea 3-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia
Iran
3–0
FT
North Korea
Jun 10, 2025
Iran demonstrated their dominance with a 3-0 victory over North Korea in the World Cup Qualification Asia match. The Iranians capitalized on North Korea's early yellow card to Kye Tam and further capitalized after Tam was sent off for a red card in the second half. Goals from Mohebi, Taremi, and Hosseinzadeh sealed the win for Iran, giving them a strong position in the qualification standings.
Key Facts
- • Iran defeated North Korea 3-0 in the World Cup Qualification Asia match.
- • North Korea’s Kye Tam received a yellow card in the 32nd minute and was later sent off with a red card in the 66th minute.
- • Goals were scored by M. Mohebi (74'), M. Taremi (77'), and A. Hosseinzadeh (90').
- • Iran substituted players including A. Yousefi, A. Razzaghinia, and M. Hashemnejad to maintain their momentum.
- • North Korea’s Ri Il-song and Ri Jo-Guk were late substitutes in the 84th and 90th minutes.
Lineups
Iran
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 H. Hosseini (G)
- 23 A. Yousefi (D)
- 19 A. Aghasi (D)
- 11 A. Nemati
- 21 O. Noorafkan (D)
- 6 S. Ezatolahi (M)
- 14 S. Ghoddos (M)
- 20 M. Mohebi (M)
- 13 A. Razzaghinia (M)
- 17 M. Hashemnejad (M)
- 9 M. Taremi (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Beiranvand
- 12 P. Niazmand
- 2 S. Moharrami
- 4 M. Hazbavi
- 5 S. Hardani
- 8 M. Pouraliganji
- 3 M. Ghorbani
- 15 R. Cheshmi
- 18 A. Hosseinzadeh
- 10 S. Moghanlou
- 16 A. Alipour
- 7 M. Hosseinnejad
North Korea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Kang Ju-Hyok (G)
- 2 Kim Jin-Hyuk
- 3 Jang Kuk-Chol
- 16 Kim Yu-Song
- 19 Kim Sung-Hye (D)
- 6 Kye Tam (M)
- 15 M. Ra
- 20 Paek Chung-Song
- 11 Pak Kwang-Hun (M)
- 10 Ri Il-song
- 9 Ri Jo-Guk (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Hong Kil-ryong
- 21 Yu Kwang-Jun
- 5 Jong Hwi-Nam
- 12 Choe Ryong II
- 17 Kang Kuk-Chol
- 23 Jong Kum-Song
- 4 R. Kum-Chol
- 8 K. N. Sin
- 7 Kim Kuk-Jin
- 13 Choe Kuk
- 14 Ri Kwang-Myong
- 22 Han Chung-Guk
Timeline
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32' North Korea Card · Yellow CardKye Tam
Foul
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34' Iran subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Yousefi · On: S. Hardani
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34' Iran subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Razzaghinia · On: S. Moghanlou
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46' North Korea subst · Substitution 1Off: Pak Kwang-Hun · On: Kim Kuk-Jin
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56' Iran Card · Yellow CardAref Aghasi
Foul
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56' Iran subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Hashemnejad · On: A. Hosseinzadeh
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66' North Korea Card · Yellow CardKye Tam
Foul
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66' North Korea Card · Red CardKye Tam
Foul
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72' North Korea subst · Substitution 2Off: Kim Jin-Hyuk · On: Choe Ryong II
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72' North Korea subst · Substitution 3Off: Paek Chung-Song · On: K. N. Sin
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74' Iran Goal · Normal GoalM. Mohebi
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77' Iran Goal · Normal GoalM. Taremi · Assist: M. Mohebi
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81' Iran Var · Goal confirmedM. Taremi
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84' North Korea subst · Substitution 4Off: Ri Il-song · On: Choe Kuk
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87' Iran subst · Substitution 4Off: Aref Aghasi · On: M. Hazbavi
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87' Iran subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Mohebi · On: M. Hosseinnejad
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90'+2 North Korea subst · Substitution 5Off: Ri Jo-Guk · On: Ri Kwang-Myong
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90' Iran Goal · Normal GoalA. Hosseinzadeh · Assist: M. Taremi
Match Stats
| Stat | Iran | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 62% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 25 | 8 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 516 | 233 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 4 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 436 | 144 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ North Korea’s Kye Tam was sent off with a red card in the 66th minute, significantly impacting the team's ability to counter Iran’s offense.
- ▸ Iran’s second goal by M. Taremi in the 77th minute sealed the victory, capitalizing on the numerical advantage after North Korea’s red card.