Iran defeated India 4-0 on Thursday in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.
“First of all, I congratulate this win to my dear friend Carlos Queiroz. It was a tough match for us since Iran was totally dominant,” Constantine said in the post-match news conference.
“To play at the Azadi Stadium was very tough, however, our players did their best. I wish Iran all the best in the match against Oman,” the Englishman added.
Iran stays Group D leader with 17 points ahead of its final match against Oman on March 29.
India remains fifth with just three points. The team is scheduled to meet Turkmenistan on March 29.