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2002 Asian Games in Busan South Korea

Afghanistan's Asian Games soccer team pose for a group photo prior to their match against Iran at the 14th Asian Games, in Pusan South Korea October 28, 2002.

Afghanistan assembled the team within a month to participate in the games

Afghanistan's Bashir Ahmad Saadat (4), right, battles for the ball with Iran's Alireza Vahedi Nikbakht during the 14th Busan Asian Games soccer preliminary match in Busan, South Korea, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002.

Iran won 10-0

Afghanistan's Asian Games soccer team coach Mir Ali Asghar (L) and his team listen to their nation's anthem prior to their preliminary match against Iran at the 14th Asian Games in Pusan, October 28, 2002.

Afghanistan's Ahmad Zia Azimi (R) chases Iran's Alireza Vahedi Nikbakht during their preliminary match at the 14th Asian Games, in Pusan October 28, 2002.

Afghanistan's Ahmad Zia Azimi kicks clear of Iran's Mohsen Bayatiniya during their preliminary soccer match at the 14th Asian Games in Pusan, October 28, 2002

Afghanistan's Mohammad Zarif (R) heads the ball against Iran's Yahya Golmohammadi during their Asian Games soccer team preliminary soccer match at the 14th Asian Games in Pusan, October 28, 2002.

The first round of the Asian Games 2002 football tournament began with a match between Afghanistan and Iran.

Afghan Team is preparing for a group photo

GROUP E

TEAM P W D L GF:GA PTS.

x-Iran 3 2 1 0 13:1 7

Qatar 3 1 2 0 13:2 5

Lebanon 3 1 1 1 12:3 4

Afghanistan 3 0 0 3 0:32 0

28-Sep-02 [9]

Busan