Visually-impaired Iranian scores unbelievable Paralympic goal

Iran's Behzad Zadaliasghariscored the goal of the 2016 Paralympics with his eyes closed literally.

The blindfolded5-a-side footballer masterfully dribbled the ball around the entire Moroccan team to score Iran's second goal in itseventual 2-0 preliminary victory on Sunday.

The sport, known as blind football,slightly modifies FIFArules with a smaller field and a reduced number of players. Per 5-a-side rules, each player is blindfolded and the ball is equipped with a noise maker to assist themin locating it. One guide is permitted to helpfrom the sidelines.

Iran finished Pool A in second and will meet Argentina in the semifinals on Thursday.

Brazil has claimed gold in every Paralympicssince the sports introduction at the 2004 Athens Games, while Iran looks to reach the podium for the first time in itsthird appearance.