
The two teams came to a 9-9 draw in the first half, but in the second half, Iran appeared differently and managed to beat it mighty rival.
Iran will play the final game against South Korea on Friday.
Earlier in the day, Iranian national women's kabaddi team also advanced to the final game, defeating Thailand in the semi-finals.
They will face India in the final game on Friday.
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