Tehran, March 24: Indian football team’s dismal run continued as they suffered a humiliating 0-4 loss to Iran in a

Group D match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Azadi Stadium here today. Also Read - Sunil Chhetri Voted AFC Asian Cup 2019 'Favourite Player' in Fan Poll

Haji Safi (33rd, 66th) scored twice, while Azmoun (61st) and Alireza (78th) also got on the score sheet as the highest-ranked team in Asia blanked India.With this win, Iran finished as Group D leaders with 17 points, while a winless India remained fifth with just three points to their name ahead of their final game against Turkmenistan in Kochi on March 29.(ALSO READ: India vs Iran football World Cup Qualifier live score updates and telecast details). Also Read - Sunil Chhetri Quashes Retirement Rumours, Says I'm Enjoying my Football And Not Going Away Anytime Soon

Iran made eight changes and fielded a young team, while for India, the injured duo of Sunil Chhetri and Eugeneson Lyngdoh were replaced by Udanta Singh, who made his senior debut, and Pronay Halder. Arnab Mondal and Pritam Kotal made way for Sandesh Jhingan and Aibor Khongjee. Also Read - Former Mohun Bagan Coach Subrata Bhattacharyya on Sunil Chhetri's First Impression, Says 'He Was Short, Didn’t Think he Could Score'