Iran became the first team to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals after beating North Korea 1-0 on Saturday. Karim Ansari hit the winner two minutes past the hour mark when he beat his marker to volley home a Pejman Nouri precise cross from close range. Iran, who beat defending champions Iraq 2-1 in their Asian Cup opener, went through upon topping Group D with six points. UAE, who clash with Iraq later in the day, lie second with one point while third-placed North Korea are third with as many points. Iraq are languishing at the bottom of the group with no points. The match's goal
