TM camp in Australia, AFC-2015 finals [news,photos, videos]

[Lorestani]

Playing Hosseini would be a bad idea..remember the Bosnia-Herzegovina game?

Can you elaborate on this, please? Are you hinting at his decline in shape?

[Martin-Reza]

Farhad, right.

[Kiarash]

Can you elaborate on this, please? Are you hinting at his decline in shape?

Yes, I am referring at his decline in shape. During the Bosnia game he was very error-prone, he made few big mistakes which lead to respectively the 1-0 and 2-0. He is a great player, he had wonderful performances and never disappointed us. Rock-solid in defense, but it was clearly visible he was completely fatigued in the last game at the World Cup. For players like Hosseini who mostly have had a career in IPL (I am not bashing IPL, the standards in fitness and stamina are just low compared to world standards), many games in a short span are just too much.

We need to rest Hosseini as much as possible for the Quarter Finals. These moments are where I worry about our aging team and lack of depth in CB's.

[Lorestani]

Yes, I am referring at his decline in shape. During the Bosnia game he was very error-prone, he made few big mistakes which lead to respectively the 1-0 and 2-0. He is a great player, he had wonderful performances and never disappointed us. Rock-solid in defense, but it was clearly visible he was completely fatigued in the last game at the World Cup. For players like Hosseini who mostly have had a career in IPL (I am not bashing IPL, the standards in fitness and stamina are just low compared to world standards), many games in a short span are just too much.

We need to rest Hosseini as much as possible for the Quarter Finals. These moments are where I worry about our aging team and lack of depth in CB's.

Good observation. I think you are right, but Hosseini is not an exceptional case. There are other IPL players on the team who are not used to the intensity of such a tournament. Let's see how Queiroz is going to deal with it. I am sure he remembers the Bosnia match and will come up with a viable solution. Judging by his statements during the press conference, he seems to be going for some changes in the line-up against UAE, with Hosseini possibly being one of the candidates to be benched.

[Omids]

I got into brisbane yesterday. It is so hot. It was a blazing 37 degree celcius yesterday. Felt like a sauna. some rain and temprature of 30 is predicted for today. It 5.30am here. I am so excited, already up.

[Lorestani]

I got into brisbane yesterday. It is so hot. It was a blazing 37 degree celcius yesterday. Felt like a sauna. some rain and temprature of 30 is predicted for today. It 5.30am here. I am so excited, already up.

Go to the city beach. You can chill there.

[Cataphract]

Guardiola hopes Iran wins Asian Cup title

http://www.albawaba.com/sport/guardiola-iran-asian-cup-2015-645398

[Cataphract]

Asian Cup 2015: Fined Iran coach Carlos Queiroz refuses to criticise Suncorp Stadium surface

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/football/asian-cup-2015-fined-iran-coach-carlos-queiroz-refuses-to-criticise-suncorp-stadium-surface/story-fnqk652j-1227188925133

[Kiarash]

[Cataphract]

I love the team spirit !! It has never been as palpable in TM as it is now

[alaph]

[Z Joon]

Lovely Iranians publishing my picture, removing PFDC logo and putting their own website as credit... Unbelievable yet typical

[Abtin]

^ You simply know you're dealing with our dear fellow Iranians

[DireStraits]

I read in facebook that some Iranian kills his wife during Iran Qatar game in Australia. I hope we don't see these sort of abroorizi down there

[Abtin]

I read in facebook that some Iranian kills his wife during Iran Qatar game in Australia. I hope we don't see these sort of abroorizi down there

Lol how could that happen? the mood was all joy and happiness, people were shaking and dancing, like a big party.