

Kyrgyzstan U20 (w) 1–2 Iran U20 Women
International Friendly | 25 July 2026, 21:00
Iran’s U20 women’s national team secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Kyrgyzstan U20 in an international friendly. The match, played under clear skies, saw Iran dominate early proceedings before withstanding a spirited second-half rally from the hosts.
First-Half Dominance
Iran took control from the opening minutes. Their high pressing and quick passing unsettled Kyrgyzstan, and they opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a well-struck shot from inside the box. The visitors doubled their lead before half-time when a swift counter-attack ended with a composed finish past the Kyrgyzstan goalkeeper.
Kyrgyzstan’s Fightback
Kyrgyzstan U20 came out with renewed energy after the break. They pulled a goal back in the 55th minute through a header from a free kick, igniting hopes of a comeback. The home side pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Iran’s defence held firm, and the goalkeeper made two crucial saves in the final ten minutes.
Match Impact
This friendly serves as valuable preparation for both teams ahead of upcoming international tournaments. Iran U20 will be pleased with their early efficiency, while Kyrgyzstan U20 can take positives from their resilience and second-half improvement.