TEHRAN - Three-time world champion Brazil earned a narrow victory against lively Iran on Saturday in the second round of the 2008 Futsal World Cup in Group E.

An early goal by Schumacher in Rio De Janeiro’s Gimnasio Maracanazinho was enough to seal a difficult victory for the hosts, who were hugely supported by Brazilian fans.
Brazil was the dominant team but Iran’s keeper Mostafa Nazari made many excellent saves, disappointing the futsal wizards.
Brazil is scheduled to play Italy while Iran plays Ukraine later today.
The second stage places eight nations in two groups of four, with the top two advancing to the semifinals