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2005.03.26
Deadly Soccer Stampede in Iran



Iran victory overshadowed by death and injury to fans
Reports from Tehran indicate that so far 3 fans have died (5 died), and 32 more hospitalised with injuries, in a stampede after completion of Iran's World Cup Qaulifier against Japan during which 130,000 fans were packed into a 100,000 capacity Azadi Stadium.
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A pass by Mahdavikia reached Karimi on the right edge of the penalty area, who sent a perfect cross to Hashemian who scored his, and Irans second with a precise header. (Iran Sports Press)

Bundesliga quartet brings Iran one step closer to 2006 World Cup
A quartet of Bundesliga players brought Iran one step closer the 2006 World Cup in Germany after beating Japan 2-1 (1- 0) in Fridays qualifying game in Teherans Azadi stadium. (Iran Weekly Press Digest

Iran - Japan: 2 - 1 (1 - 0)
Goals: Vahid Hashemian 2, Takashi Fukunishi




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