Palestine beaten by Iran in Basra friendly despite six players from Egyptian league

Palestine were beaten 2-0 by Iran in their opening match at the Basra International Friendly Tournament during the current international break.

Six players from the Egyptian league featured for Palestine, including Zamalek striker Oday Dabbagh and Al Masry player Ameed Sawafteh.

Abdelhadi Rashid and Badr Mousa also took part, alongside Anas Bani Ouda of El Mokawloon and Ceramica Cleopatra’s Khaled Al-Nabris.

Iran broke the deadlock in the 76th minute when Sardar Azmoun found the net. Saleh Hardani then doubled their advantage eight minutes later to complete the scoring.

Palestine will play their second friendly against Lebanon next Tuesday.

Iran will also be in action on Tuesday, when they face Iraq.