News ID: 613

Date: 03 February 2026 - 00:38

Azimi: “My Job Is Scoring Goals for Iran”

Behrooz Azimi, a trusted player of Iran futsal head coach Vahid Shamsaei, spoke about the national team’s conditions following Iran’s victory over Afghanistan, emphasizing team unity, winning mentality, and his readiness to fight whenever called upon.

Azimi, who previously shone with goals and influential performances in the Bangkok Asian Cup and the Uzbekistan World Cup, shared his views after Iran’s national futsal team defeated Afghanistan.

Referring to the importance of the victory, Azimi said:

“For those who do not closely follow futsal, Afghanistan may not seem like a well‑known team, but the reality is that today Afghan futsal has become, in a way, a symbol of sport in that country. This team mostly trains outside Afghanistan, has played numerous friendly matches, and receives strong support. In terms of familiarity, it felt as if we were playing against an Iranian team—one that fully understood our style, characteristics, futsal details, and even our behavior and ethics. They understood every word exchanged between players and coaching staff.”

He continued:

“The passionate presence of Afghan supporters turned this preliminary‑round match into one of the most exciting and high‑intensity games of the tournament. With the great support of Iranian fans, who truly went all out for us, we tried to convert that negative pressure into positive energy. I’m happy that at crucial moments of the match, the team showed its real quality. The players’ unity to secure victory and finish top of the group was extremely valuable and came to fruition through the coaching staff’s management. The match ended 5–2, although we could have scored even more goals.”

Speaking about his physical condition, the Iranian international stated:

“Physically, I’m in very good shape. We come directly from the league, and the Iranian league is both intense and high‑quality, so no player can be unprepared. Especially at Mes Sungun, where many of the best futsal players of Iran and Asia are present. Whenever the coaching staff trusts me, I am ready to fight, and I am grateful for every minute I have the honor of wearing this jersey.”

Azimi also highlighted the team’s immediate focus on the next match:

“As soon as the final whistle blew against Afghanistan, our focus—along with the coaching staff—shifted to the match against Uzbekistan. They have invested heavily in football and futsal in recent years and are building coaching structures across all levels. Uzbekistan has never been an easy opponent, and we know very well that in the knockout stage, the first mistake can book a return ticket home for any team. We are here to return home with the trophy, God willing.”

Emphasizing the team’s mentality, he added:

“I’m not a player who focuses on problems. At this level, you must have a winning mindset. In our team, experienced players alongside young talents form a cohesive unit. We trust each other, overcome challenges together, and want to be part of the history of Asian futsal. Our goal is to preserve the national team’s championship streak.”

In conclusion, Azimi spoke about his goalscoring role:

“Scoring goals is always enjoyable, but from Mr. Shamsaei’s perspective, what matters more than scoring is contributing to the team’s collective play—being part of the group. Alongside technical work, we must not forget to cover for each other, and if necessary, I’ll even stand on the goal line. I’m happy that so far in this Asian Cup I’ve scored against Malaysia and Afghanistan, and as long as I have the trust of the coaching staff and the honor of wearing this jersey, I want to continue on this path.

My job is scoring goals for Iran.”