TE24 Sports Desk:
MANAMA – Saudi Arabia Under-21 team opened their campaign by defeating Iran 32-28 in Group A at the 17th Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship in Manama, Bahrain.
The tournament is also the qualifying tournament for the 2023 IHF Men’s World Junior Championship in Germany and Greece. The
The Saudis currently lead Group A by two points, with Kuwait and South Korea picking up a point each in a 26-26 draw. Iran is at the bottom of the table.
The Falcons fell 3-0 down after just four minutes, but looked back in the first half to lead 14-13 at the break, despite Ahmed Al Abdullah being sent off.
Led by man-of-the-match Ali Al Mosen, the Saudi side dominated and sealed the match with four goals – Mosen dominated and sealed the match.