Iran Protest in Seoul

During the first half of the Group 2 Asian World Cup qualifier in Seoul between South Korea and Iran six of the Iranian team including the captain wore green wristbands in a show of support for the ongoing protests over the disputed elections in Iran . The players removed their wristbands for the second half after officials of the Iranian team asked them to do so. The match ended 1-1 leaving Iran's chances of reaching the finals in South Africa in the balance. Iran went ahead through an own goal, but Manchester United's Park Ji-Sung equalized for the hosts. In Group 1 a Tim Cahill brace saw the Socceroos come from behind to beat Japan 2-1 afterUrawa Reds' defender Tulio Tanaka had given the Japanese a deserved first half lead. Bet with Bet 365 World Soccer News Soccer betting tips Soccer Books & DVDs Tags Soccer News Iran football K-League Betting