Mohammad Ahmadzadeh and Saeid Piramoon were on target for Iran, while Catarino pulled a goal back for Brazil.

The last time they met was in 2016, when Brazil claimed the title. It was the sixth final for each side.

Earlier in the day, Paraguay defeated the UAE 4-1 to win the bronze.

Russia are the most successful team, having won four gold medals, three silvers and one bronze.

Iran have won the title four times. Team Melli also claimed two silver and two bronze medals.

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According To Iran News, Iran defeated Russia at the Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai Thursday night and will play the UAE in the competition’s semifinals as Group B winner.

Abbas Hashempour beat the European powerhouse 5-4 in penalties after two teams finished 3-3 in regular time.

Russia will play Spain in another semifinals.

The 2019 Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup is the eighth edition of the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup, an annual international beach soccer tournament contested by men’s national teams.

The competition is being held in Dubai, the UAE between 5 and 9 November.

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