National Iranian beach soccer team beat Russia

The national Iranian beach soccer team edged Russia 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out on Thursday after a 3-3 draw at Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai, booking its spot at the event's semi-finals.

Iran PressMiddle East: Defending champions, Iran, is the winner of Group B and will face the host UAE on Friday.

Russia will play against Group A winner Spain.

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