The match was held at the Volleyball center "Dynamo" in Moscow according to Tehran Times.

Iran had lost to Belarus 29-28 in their first match on Friday.

Team Melli are scheduled to play youth Russia team on Sunday. 

Iran prepare for the 2024 Asian Men's Handball Championship to be held in Manama, Bahrain from Jan. 11 to 25.

Iran are drawn in Group B along with South Korea, China, and New Zealand.