AFC U-23 2018: Iran failed to qualify for a key tournament

[Paradigm]

I see almost every first- and second-rated Asian team taking part in this year's competition, except for the country whose senior squad is ranked top of the continent...! This is quite unfortunate and alarming. Let's share some opinion and constructive suggestions about how to remedy the ongoing mishaps of the Iranian youth national teams. It is clearly an issue about motivation and planning, not talent or ability. Here is a results page for your reference: https://int.soccerway.com/internatio...-stage/r40448/

[DJ Alborz]

You can read through people's thoughts of the actual matches here - http://www.persianfootball.com/forum...cation)/page22

It seems like people generally thought the manager was useless

[Paradigm]

You can read through people's thoughts of the actual matches here - http://www.persianfootball.com/forum...cation)/page22

It seems like people generally thought the manager was useless

Sir, what would you do to change things for the better? Please give us some of your ideas.

[KC McElroy]

I would do this:

[Paradigm]

Uzbekistan the deserved eventual winner. They dominated in the tournament and also beat the resilient Vietnam 2-1 in the final. https://int.soccerway.com/matches/20...n-u23/2716906/