Iran Press/ West Asia: The win secured Iran's place in the competition's quarterfinals.
Waving Iranian flags and chanting victory slogans, the community gathered to express their elation after the nail-biting encounter, according to Iran Press.
The match saw Iran grab an early lead through a penalty by Mehdi Taremi, but Syria equalized late in the second half, forcing the game into a penalty shootout.
Despite playing with one man down after Taremi's second yellow card, Iran's resilience shone through in the penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand pulled off a crucial save, sealing a 5-3 victory in the end.
This thrilling win sends Team Melli into the quarterfinals, where they will face Japan on Saturday. 219
