About Amir Eftekhari
Born 1964. Amir Eftekhari is an Iranian association football player.
Seyed Ali "Amir" Eftekhari (Persian: سید علی افتخاری) is an Iranian football midfielder who played for Iran in the 1988 Asian Cup.
"Amir" scored a magistral goal against China during the 1990 World Cup qualifiers, last game of First round - Group 5 on July 24, 1989. Before this decisive match, R.P. China lead the pool with 10 points and a large goals difference: 11/0 ! Playing at home, Iran (8 points and 9/3 goals) must win with at least three goals wide. "Team Melli" escaped at "3-0" on 53rd minute, but Chinese team came back to "3-2" and clinch the group win on goals difference (11/3 against 12/5).
Honours AFC Asian Cup (third place): 1988
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Who is Amir Eftekhari?
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Amir Eftekhari was born on 29 July 1964 in Iran.
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Amir Eftekhari is an association football player.
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Amir Eftekhari is Iranian.
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