Tajikistan Vs Iran Live Score, CAFA Nations Cup: TJK 2-2 IRN; Hosts Fight Back To Draw Level

What a fightback from Tajikistan! They have found the equaliser in the 78th minute via Zoir Dzhuraboev and as things stand, have leapfrogged India in the group B standings. If Iran do not find a winner in the final few minutes, the hosts will advance to the third-place match at the expense of the Blue Tigers.

Is there still some drama left? Tajikistan pull one back courtesy Shahrom Samiev in the 58th minute, which means they have taken the first step towards trying to fight for the second place in the group. Another goal would them put them ahead of India, granted Iran do not score again.

That could well be the game. Mohammad Mohebi nets his second as Iran strike two minutes into the second half and now have a 2-0 lead, which means Tajikistan need at least two goals to keep India from finishing second in Group B.

The first half ends with the scoreline reading 1-0 in favour of Iran. Indian football faithfuls are following this game with keen interest, and would want Iran to continue leading so that the Blue Tigers advance to the third-place match ahead of Tajikistan.

Mohammad Mohebi puts Iran ahead in the 38th minute. The group leaders get the goal they needed and are now in prime position to seal a final berth. Tajikistan must equalise if they are to harbour hopes of advancing to the third-place match.

In the preceding match of the evening, the Indian football team could not make use of the chances that came its way and was held to a 0-0 draw by Afghanistan. The Blue Tigers finished their Group B engagements with four points from three games. India had lost to Afghanistan in their last meeting during the second round 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in March 2024.

The match gets underway at the Hisor Central Stadium. Remember that India need Iran to beat Tajikistan, so as to finish second and seal a berth for the CAFA Nations Cup third-place match.

The match kicks off at 9pm IST. The Tajikistan vs Iran, CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match will not be live-streamed on any platforms in India. It will also not be televised on any TV channels in the country.

Greetings and welcome to everyone joining us this Thursday evening. We are back with another football blog, and this time is a high-stakes clash between home team Tajikistan and Asian powerhouse Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup.