TEHRAN-- Iran earned their first-ever win in the 2023 IHF World Mens Handball Championship, beating Chile 25-24 on Thursday.Iran goalkeeper Mohammad Siavoshi was picked the Man of the Match.Siavoshi made the most crucial of his total of 17 conserves right at the end, his stop from Luciano Scaramelli ensuring he ended his efficiency with a 43% save rate.

The Chile gamers were amazing, stated Iran coach Veselin Vujovic.

It was a truly, actually difficult match from the start.

I dont have a description about how we won this video game [but] our goalkeeper was remarkable.

Iran are attracted Group An along with Spain, Chile and Montenegro.Team Melli are also scheduled to play Montenegro on Saturday and face Spain two days later.The 28th edition of the IHF Mens World Championship is being held in Poland and Sweden from Jan.

11 to 29.

Denmark are the two-times defending World Champions, having actually won the 2019 and 2021 edition.The winners will seal an automated spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.