I saw it that Iran "parked the bus" 'cause they were frightened of the opposition. I didn't see them play Bosnia (in the WC), but it would be interesting to have seen what went wrong for them in that game?

Am I the only one that likes the Iranian playing style? Very well organised, tight defence and fast physical counter attacks. No time wasting or play acting, it was like watching a team full of Emertons the way they rode any tackle. Their number 6 was brilliant in the screening role and their left side absolutely killed it. Amiri was by far the best on the field.

Sexy football is winning football..... makes italy one of the most successful international team ever. I think being half italian makes me appreciate this style of football... hate my club to play it, don't mind my NT to do it as long as they play the sexy football (winning).

For me Iran played like they did in the WC

Boring!!!

Edited by oman: 19/1/2015 11:47:37 PM

OMAR ABDULRAHMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! legend.

also 20 iran Sardar azmoun that kid is a freak, unlike many "messi"of x minow country (mifsud comes to mind) this guy got skills, strength and speed. he won so many headers in the box. Want to see more of him.

They played a very good game.

Iran's off the ball defensive organisation augmented their technical quality.

Both teams were strong technically.

I really liked that UAE number 10 with the the big afro haircut. Fabulous player.=d>

I rate both UAE and Iran very highly. wouldn't be surprised if UAE can cause an upset against japan. But soo keen for Iran in the final now.

The political significance of this matchup cannot be underestimated. This is HUGE!

Could be massive, but Group D is still wide open!

Iran v Iraq quarter :cool:

How is it that they are playing on newly laid turf - the next day?!?

haha happy to :D

Ha. now that you mention it...

^^^^you guys jinxed it :lol:

So our side of the comp will have us vs china and the winner plays the winner of Iran vs japan if Iran can't win? Why the hell couldn't we draw against Korea

We're gunna see our first draw in this tourny :(

So if this stays a draw, and Japan win/draw, it'll be Iran vs Japan in the 1/4 opposite us? Korea must be laughing.

Edited by roary's mane: 19/1/2015 09:48:42 PM

Not enough pretentious Victorians here for you? Get out of the CBD. You'll enjoy yourself more.

Its wrong

Is that the bloke that looks like David Luiz?

Melbourne City would be the only club that could afford him. He plays for the club that lured Asamoah Gyan away from the EPL at the peak of his career on four times what he was getting at Sunderland.

Really wish an A League club threw some cash at Omar A. So good.

Australia's best city according to Lonely Planet.

:lol:

looks like clive palmer left a giant skid mark down the center of the pitch

looks like the moths are back

Holy shit Iranian women have big tits.

Iran are well organised defensively, the Emiratis are having to drop further and further to try and find a playmaker.

Only just tuned in but that number 10 uae player has some mad skills

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Edited by switters: 19/1/2015 09:08:44 PM

Fuck. Brisbane really is a shithole in every sense of the word.

Bit of a let down thus far.

What a shit pitch.