PRAGUE: Iran came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Czech Premiership side Bohemians Prague on Wednesday.
Press TV
This was the first warm-up match for Ali Daei’s side ahead of their FIFA World Cup qualifying opener against Saudi Arabia on September 6.
The Czechs took the lead in the 32nd minute through Ibe but Iran hit back seven minutes into the restart through striker Gholamreza Rezaei.
Iran coach Ali Daei fielded an experimental side, giving useful experience to some of the youngsters.
Team Melli will take on Czech champions Slavia Prague on July 27.
Their preparations for the World Cup qualifiers were thrown into disarray following cancellations of their friendly matches.
All the three scheduled matches during a recent training camp in Spain were called off while African champions Egypt also cancelled the planned friendly game.