ASIA CHAMPION LEAGUE - Game 5 - IRAN TEAMS VS SAUDI ARABIA TEAMS (+ LIVE REPORT)

[teammelli91]

Can't wait for the other 3 matches.

[irani8perspolis]

Agreed, our spectators mainly shout throughout the matches, they barely chant in harmony, all they do for Iran games is do do do do do do Iran, or Iran Iran Iran Iran etc. I wish our fans in stadiums would also chant melodically, these supposedly "Leaders" job is to create such melodic chants and have the entire fans chanting them, so that it's memorized and becomes a norm to chant them.

At TM games there is absolutely no melodic chants, however in club level, we have a few such as "... Ghahremaan mishe, khoda midoone ke hagheshe..." which is also super old, I remember when I was a kid and used to go to the stadiums with my dad, we would all sing it.

Time for some fresh breath of air in the stadiums, some creativity and more excitement. English fans are the best in that field, in Asia the Japanese fans are by far the best harmonized fans in such chants.

Persepolis leaders have actually done a very good job. Firstly they have introduced those mosaic's to Iranian football, the one at the derby was beautiful. Secondly, they have a organized section with different chants at Azadi, went to the game against Foolad few months back and the atmosphere was great. Also the leader Abbas Esmailbeygi works really hard as even in away games he organizes Persepolis fans. Other Iranian clubs should follow suit, Tractor's TTTT ultras aren't bad either but they are pretty much a copy of the big Istanbul ultras

[Iran Doost]

They lost a soccer game by 4 goals. That's all there is to it. Big loss, but a soccer loss.

When we, the fans, attach irrelevant thoughts to the game, then they, the players, become emotional with extraneous thoughts like "political hashieh" and don't perform as best as they can. If the Saudis are idiots and make the game political we don't have to. So dump the coach, be my guest, but not because they lost to the Saudi regime, but because they lost the game.

It's a soccer game. Let them fight political battles elsewhere.

[Zamboor]

Agreed, our spectators mainly shout throughout the matches, they barely chant in harmony, all they do for Iran games is do do do do do do Iran, or Iran Iran Iran Iran etc. I wish our fans in stadiums would also chant melodically, these supposedly "Leaders" job is to create such melodic chants and have the entire fans chanting them, so that it's memorized and becomes a norm to chant them.

At TM games there is absolutely no melodic chants, however in club level, we have a few such as "... Ghahremaan mishe, khoda midoone ke hagheshe..." which is also super old, I remember when I was a kid and used to go to the stadiums with my dad, we would all sing it.

Time for some fresh breath of air in the stadiums, some creativity and more excitement. English fans are the best in that field, in Asia the Japanese fans are by far the best harmonized fans in such chants.

Haha i tried to do that at Iran - sweden didnt work people were only willing to sing dododoodo iran or iran iran iran.

[Keano]

Saudi team (Arabs in General) use pro music groups with more exciting chants and flare than Iranian.
Iranian chants are old fashion, silly (occasionally) and less organized. Would be nice if they do something about it.
Go Zobahan

Agreed, our spectators mainly shout throughout the matches, they barely chant in harmony, all they do for Iran games is do do do do do do Iran, or Iran Iran Iran Iran etc. I wish our fans in stadiums would also chant melodically, these supposedly "Leaders" job is to create such melodic chants and have the entire fans chanting them, so that it's memorized and becomes a norm to chant them.

At TM games there is absolutely no melodic chants, however in club level, we have a few such as "... Ghahremaan mishe, khoda midoone ke hagheshe..." which is also super old, I remember when I was a kid and used to go to the stadiums with my dad, we would all sing it.

Time for some fresh breath of air in the stadiums, some creativity and more excitement. English fans are the best in that field, in Asia the Japanese fans are by far the best harmonized fans in such chants.

[St_Mark]

Afarin Zobahan.

I saw the game in Sultan Qaboos Stadium last night with Iranian.
Zobahan played well and comfortable. There were many Saudi fans, more than Iranian. It's easy for Saudi fans to attend games in Oman since they are neighbors and no visa is required. Iranian fans supported the team and enjoyed the game and were proud of Zobahan team.
There were many Omani fans for both teams. In Persian gulf area Oman is most friendly nation with Iran and good alternative when no other choices is available definitely better choice than Qatar or Kuwait.
Saudi and Arab Hostility toward Iran will not ease anytime soon and perhaps IRI should consider helping to organize fan better for cultural and psychological factors.
Saudi team (Arabs in General) use pro music groups with more exciting chants and flare than Iranian.
Iranian chants are old fashion, silly (occasionally) and less organized. Would be nice if they do something about it.
Go Zobahan

[Ando Teymourian]

Iran is the unique country from Asia, that his local players is better than his foreign

Whether this is a fair statement is arguable, but mentioning it because Chimba missed a chance is strange. He has been better than a lot of Iranian strikers / players in his time in Iran, so I am not sure why this comment is at him.

[Z Joon]

Points by country so far

1. China 35 pts (8.75pts per team)
2. Korea 32 pts (8 pts per team)
3. Iran 26 pts (8.67pts Per team)
4. Saudi Arabia 25 pts (6.25 pts per team)
5. Japan 23 pts (5.75 pts per team)
6. Uzbekistan 23pts (5.75pts per team)
7. Qatar 18 pts (9pts per team)
8. Australia 16 pts (8pts per team)
9. UAE 16 pts (5.33pts per team)
10. Vietnam (4 pts 1 team)
11. Thailand (0 pts 1 team)

Very solid performance by Iranian teams considering their budget compared to other leagues.

[babak_iran]

well sepahan didn't play too bad today despite losing 4-0 but thank god Stimac is out. Our defence needs a major shake up we concede goals at will.

[teammelli91]

I don't think Al Ittihad is a deadly team. I just think Sepahan has been shitty.

If it was Zob Ahan or Tractor in the group instead of Sepahan, the outcome would have been different.

[littlepersia17]

ASIA CHAMPION LEAGUE - Game 5 - IRAN TEAMS VS SAUDI ARABIA TEAMS (+ LIVE R...

Go follow European football and find out, otherwise don't say anything. And many clubs in Europe have more than that, 11 foreigners for a top team is a low amount.

Well AFC rules state a total of 4 foreigners in each squad. One of the the four players must also represent a nation that is part of AFC.






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[teammelli91]

Sepahan totally embarrassed us in this edition of ACL. It somewhat spoiled the joy of our other 2 teams sweet wins. I mean losing is fine, but conceding 4 goals from a Saudi team is just not justifiable for them. I am so mad!

Ditto!

[Super Shojaei]

as i said before al ittehad is a deadly team. Congrats to Zobahan, they surprised me . Great play.

Al-Ittehad have a quality side with some really good playes, that Fahad Al-Mullahwad guy is something else. Dont know if people were expecting anything other than a defeat. Anyway we can be proud of Tractor and Zob Ahan. In an age were middle eastern clubs are spalshing out millions securing players that dont want to play for them. Zob Ahan and Tractor have dominated their groups with good team cohesion and work ethic rather than paying some south american 10 million dollars to produce a half assed display. I still expect a chinese team to win it though. I still cant believe Alex Texeria is playing in this competition. Its ridiculous.

[milad_b]

as i said before al ittehad is a deadly team. Congrats to Zobahan, they surprised me . Great play.

[Keano]

Up until 1-2 months ago I believed in Stimac and thought all his critics are just biased and unfair, but Sepahan's recent display, and particularly their ACL adventure have been nothing short of a disaster. A 4-0 loss against a Saudi team is just wrong, especially at under such critical political and patriotic circumstances. He played it loose and irresponsibly. It's game over for him!