BANGKOK - Iran beat Thailand 4-1 in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup final here on Sunday to claim a record-extending 13th title.

Iran enjoyed a flying start with a 1-0 lead in the first minute before making it 2-0 five minutes later.

Thailand tried to claw its way back with a goal after the interval, but Iran silenced the home crowd with its third just two minutes later.

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Thailand opted for the power play but the move proved costly in the 79th minute when Iran's goalkeeper lofted the ball into Thailand's empty net to seal the win

Thailand opted for the power play but the move proved costly in the 79th minute when Iran's goalkeeper lofted the ball into Thailand's empty net to seal the win.

In the bronze medal duel, Uzbekistan defeated Tajikistan 3-1 on penalties.

The top four of the 16 teams in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualify for the FIFA Futsal World Cup slated between September 14 and October 6 in Uzbekistan.

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As third-placed Uzbekistan has automatically qualified as the host nation, fifth-placed Afghanistan booked a place at the tournament with a 5-3 playoff win against Kyrgyzstan.