2003 AFC–OFC Challenge Cup

The 2003 AFC–OFC Challenge Cup was the second edition of the AFC–OFC Challenge Cup, it was contested between Iran, winners of the 2002 Asian Games, and New Zealand, winners of the 2002 OFC Nations Cup. The match was originally planned as two-legged tie on 28 March in Auckland and 4 April in Tehran, but then postponed due to Iraq War. Finally, the match was played in one leg on 12 October 2003 in Tehran.^[1]

2003 AFC–OFC Challenge Cup

Azadi Stadium hosted the match
Iran New Zealand 3 0
Date	12 October 2003
Venue	Azadi Stadium, Tehran
Referee	Kousa Mohammed (Syria)
Attendance	50,000
← 2001

Qualified teams

Country	Qualified as	Previous appearance in tournament
Iran	2002 Asian Games champions	Debut
New Zealand	2002 OFC Nations Cup champions	Debut

Match details

Iran	3–0	New Zealand
Karimi 24', 37' Kaebi 67'	Report

12 October 2003

15:30 UTC+3:30

Azadi Stadium, Tehran

Attendance: 50,000

Referee: Kousa Mohammed (Syria)

Winners

2003 AFC–OFC Challenge Cup
Iran 1st title