Women defy ban on watching sports with men to cheer on Iran in World Cup . In more subtle measures designed to deter mixed crowds , women do n't appear on World Cup billboards throughout Tehran , and state TV uses a delay of several seconds during matches to censor images of female fans deemed too racy for viewers . The women were among the thousands of spectators who watched Iran's 2-1 win over Japan at a stadium packed with fans and players from both countries. Women continue to fight for equality .
Women defy ban on watching sports with men to cheer on Iran in World Cup . The women were among the thousands of spectators who watched Iran's 2-1 win over Japan at a stadium packed with fans and players from both countries. Women continue to fight for equality .