TEHRAN – Iran defeated the UAE 14-0 Thursday night to book a place at the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's Asia and Oceania Championship semifinals.

Team Melli had previously defeated India 17-1, Kuwait 20-0 and Kyrgyzstan 26-0 in their previous matches in Group B.

The event started on April 30 in Bangkok, Thailand and will finish on May 8.