Seeding groups for the next round

[naderb94]

For once, we won't have to deal with Uzbekistan in the next round.. They're always a headache to play against.

[KasraKhan]

According to ESPN, the AFC gets 4.5 spots. The teams finishing third in round three play a two-legged playoff. The winners then advance to an inter-confederation playoff.

[Nokhodi]

Not too worried about teams in this stage actually...Biggest tests would be Saudi or Iraq again since we cant draw Japan.

SK have regressed a lot...basically no notable players/legionairres outside Son. Australia similarly, very low on talent. Dont think we will have big issue with either if we play as we can.

For UAE, China, Oman, Syria, Vietnam no issues with any of them. Would probably rather avoid syria bc they at least play physical + deep and make life harder for us. Vietnam would be cool to mix it up, they actually play refreshing offensive style and leave spaces for us. China are horrible.

I think in terms of invidiual talent we are the best team in Asia!
However, as always, its a matter of getting the team working like a finely tuned machine.

Every single one of those teams can trouble us on a poor day.

For me, the biggest areas that need improvement.

- defense in our own zone, particularly when the opponent is charging at us
- finishing
- set pieces

Also, we need the team to stay injury free and stay a high level of physical strength and conditioning, so if its not our day skill wise, we can smash the opponent physically.

[webmaster]

Tajikistan has 10 points webmaster jan. They have 13pts in their group but 3pts will be deducted( against Myanmar).

Edit: Oh OK.. whatever the F this format is by AFC.

[peiman92]

Give me Iraq once more.. One win in 10 years doesn't satisfy me.. I want to crush them home and away

I want Saudi

[Iranianarsenal11]

Give me Iraq once more.. One win in 10 years doesn't satisfy me.. I want to crush them home and away

[peiman92]

They only have 10 points. Even Tajikistan has 13. So I dont get it.

Tajikistan has 10 points webmaster jan. They have 13pts in their group but 3pts will be deducted( against Myanmar).

[Roozbeh-G2006]

This is how the seed groups would be (unless Uzbekistan manages to get a draw from Saudi Arabia, but they are down 0-2 just before halftime):

1. Japan - Iran
2. South Korea - Australia
3. Saudi Arabia - Iraq
4. UAE - China
5. Syria - Oman
6. Vietnam - Lebanon

The seeding will be based on the FIFA World Rankings of May 2021.

Based on AntiIran corrupt as fuck AFC My prediction is:
Iran, Australia,Iraq,UAE,Oman,Lebanon

[webmaster]

Yes, unless Uzbekistan manages at least a draw against Saudi( currently down 3-0 with 25 min remaining.)

They only have 10 points. Even Tajikistan has 13 and uzbk 15. So I dont get it.

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[inarsenewetrust]

Not too worried about teams in this stage actually...Biggest tests would be Saudi or Iraq again since we cant draw Japan.

SK have regressed a lot...basically no notable players/legionairres outside Son. Australia similarly, very low on talent. Dont think we will have big issue with either if we play as we can.

For UAE, China, Oman, Syria, Vietnam no issues with any of them. Would probably rather avoid syria bc they at least play physical + deep and make life harder for us. Vietnam would be cool to mix it up, they actually play refreshing offensive style and leave spaces for us. China are horrible.

[peiman92]

did Lebanon qualify or am I missing something here?

Yes, unless Uzbekistan manages at least a draw against Saudi( currently down 3-0 with 25 min remaining.)

[webmaster]

did Lebanon qualify or am I missing something here?

[peiman92]

Our matches in the 3rd round( if it follows 2018 qualifiers):

Iran vs Syria/Oman
UAE/China vs Iran
Saudi/Iraq vs Iran
Iran vs South Korea/Australia
Lebanon/Vietnam vs Iran
Syria/Oman vs Iran
Iran vs UAE/China
Iran vs Saudi/Iraq
Australia/South Korea vs Iran
Iran vs Lebanon/Vietnam

[Ghermez Agha]

Just plz give us Iraq again we owe them a lot more beatings and need to humble those dirty players a bit more

[ehsan_REAL1]

how many spots do we have? 4 or 4.5?