Iran eliminates Japan from Asian Cup after late penalty

Iran knocked out four-time champions Japan with a 2-1 victory of their Asian Cup quarterfinal conflict after captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh transformed a penalty in stoppage time at Training Metropolis Stadium on Saturday.

With the match tied at 1-1 and headed to further time, Iran received a penalty within the fourth minute of added time and Jahanbakhsh stepped as much as blast the ball into the highest nook, drawing a loud roar from the Iranian followers within the stadium.

When the ultimate whistle blew, the Iran bench emptied onto the pitch and an emotional Jahanbakhsh dropped to the turf in reduction whereas many gamers wept tears of pleasure.