Press TV - With the latest from the 2019 AFC Asian Cup; currently underway in the United Arab Emirates, Iran and China have been preparing to play in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

After beating Oman 2-nil in the round of 16, and their good performance in the group stage, the 3-time champions head into the match against China eager to claim what would be the nation�s 1st continental crown since 1976.

Team Melli�s last attempt for an AFC Asian Cup glory came to a dramatic end when they lost, on penalties, to Iraq, 4-years ago, in Australia.

Meanwhile, China have reached the quarterfinals with 2 wins and a single loss in the group stage, and defeating Thailand 2-1 in the round of 16. China played against Team Iran twice at the Russian World Cup qualifiers, finishing with a draw and a defeat.