Iran vs UAE post match ratings

[maly3648]

Dear friend,

at the final stage of asian qualifiers, it's extremely rare that any match end up with "4 or 5" goals difference. Just go and have a look at the history of games!

Even teams like Oman are a pain in the ass to play, even for Japan who achieved better results than Iran in their successive world cups!


In which planet are you living? Where is this mentality and arrogance coming from that Iran should beat UAE with "4 or 5" goals difference?


Iran played under extreme humidity, obviously rather average to poor but won their match and is undefeated for 10 matches in a row. What do you want more dude?

That the team beats all its opponents "easily" and play very good every single match?
I swear that with this shitty mentality, iran will never achieve anything, nor in football or anything else ...

[Nokhodi]

UAE fans on a famous radio show going furious. They mentioned Iran is way over rated team and they are not that strong and the goal was scored out of goalkeepers mistake .

Those fans can keep crying. They’re nuts if they think they can do anything besides surprise every once in a while in a game.

[mbaizai]

UAE fans on a famous radio show going furious. They mentioned Iran is way over rated team and they are not that strong and the goal was scored out of goalkeepers mistake .

[Keshwardoost]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV4_sUE1JnE

[Keshwardoost]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3fHM4rTH04

[oracle]

ghodoos and saeed
should start
ahmadnoor not a big fan of his
but he is headcoaches favorites.

[somebuffguy]

ofcourse he should start. What is strange is that he was pulled out of the last game he played after the first half, and was given no minutes against UAE.
Let's hope he didn't play against UAE to stay fresh against Korea. I guess we'll find out on Tuesday

Do you remember that shot he took against Portugal? It missed the frame by 6 inches and he created the chance out of nowhere. Found some space and took a great shot! His crosses and dribbling are also great. We have to attack against South Korea because they’re coming for blood. You can tell from their coach trying to downplay this match up. They’re trying to get us to play with our guard down and come at us with everything they got. They scored one goal against Syria and pulled back to give their players rest. And when Syria tied, they score in a matter of a couple minutes.
They’re coming for us and we can’t play defensive. We have surprise them with an aggressive attacking strategy.

[somebuffguy]

Actually that's a perfectly good reason. Amiri and nourollahi help more with defending, which is incredibly important and cannot be compromised. Simple as that.

Also, if you think he will or even should start against South Korea, you have the completely wrong idea to be honest with you.

Especially against Korea is when Saman DEFINITELY will not start. Korea is a bigger threat offensively and more dominant in midfield than any of our opponents so far. So why would Ghoddos start this match? We'd be in big trouble if he did.

My argument is that we have to put our best foot forward and if attacking is that best foot, then we should do everything to enhance our attack. Ghodoos will maximize our strength which is our offense. Maybe we can compensate by playing 5-3-2 or 4-3-1-2 but we should do something to be more attacking.

[sam20]

not a good reason. He has to start against SK. Otherwise, he should reject TM call and not waiste his time .

Actually that's a perfectly good reason. Amiri and nourollahi help more with defending, which is incredibly important and cannot be compromised. Simple as that.

Also, if you think he will or even should start against South Korea, you have the completely wrong idea to be honest with you.

Especially against Korea is when Saman DEFINITELY will not start. Korea is a bigger threat offensively and more dominant in midfield than any of our opponents so far. So why would Ghoddos start this match? We'd be in big trouble if he did.

[mbaizai]

I feel if a player, any player, rejects TM's call and thinks being called up to TM is a waste of time, then he should be permanently banned from TM no matter who they are. Do you suggest Ansarifard, Rezaie, Ghaedi, Torabi etc, etc... should reject TM's call too?

I love Saman and I believe he has very unique skills that are very beneficial for TM but hound dogs like Nourollahi and Amiri that close down and put pressure on opposition's midfield faster than anyone in our team have benefits too. Oppositions have not been able to put two passes together in our recent games because of their hard work. And Nour/Amiri do it tirelessly for 90 minutes. This is also more important given Ezzatolahi's lower mobility.

Personally, I would play with two of Ezzatollahi/Nourollahi/Hajsafi/Amiri as holding midfielders and Ghoddos as CAM but I can also see why Skocic is playing Ezzatollahi as holding and Nourollahi and Amiri just in front of Ezzatollahi and we can't argue with the results that he has been getting.

saman is a different case here. I believe he is above par in our team and he can make a difference. At least he should replace ezze in midfield.

[Prowess]

I remember Gholizadeh had some off performances in some previous games, and people were questioning his caliber. He played well against UAE, now people want him to start over ARJ.
At the end of the day, how many players can legit compete for ARJ’s position? Not Ghoddos, because he plays more central now.

A player doesn’t necessarily have to score or assist to have a good game, but a player who scores or assists is enough to merit a good performance, because at the end of the day—it’s the results that matter.
He has scored 2 goals during this round of qualification, but people are making it sound like he’s some deadweight that’s holding the team back. I’m curious, which specific players is he preventing from playing his position?

That being said, it’s definitely a head scratcher why the coach has consistently started nourallahi over Ghoddos? Skocic is being too conservative here. Unleash Saman, and see what he’s got.

[Farzadfarhangni]

not a good reason. He has to start against SK. Otherwise, he should reject TM call and not waiste his time .

I feel if a player, any player, rejects TM's call and thinks being called up to TM is a waste of time, then he should be permanently banned from TM no matter who they are. Do you suggest Ansarifard, Rezaie, Ghaedi, Torabi etc, etc... should reject TM's call too?

I love Saman and I believe he has very unique skills that are very beneficial for TM but hound dogs like Nourollahi and Amiri that close down and put pressure on opposition's midfield faster than anyone in our team have benefits too. Oppositions have not been able to put two passes together in our recent games because of their hard work. And Nour/Amiri do it tirelessly for 90 minutes. This is also more important given Ezzatolahi's lower mobility.

Personally, I would play with two of Ezzatollahi/Nourollahi/Hajsafi/Amiri as holding midfielders and Ghoddos as CAM but I can also see why Skocic is playing Ezzatollahi as holding and Nourollahi and Amiri just in front of Ezzatollahi and we can't argue with the results that he has been getting.

[mbaizai]

I believe Saman is only going to be used under Skocic if we are behind with 30 minutes to go or we are tied in a must win situation... He would take a Nourollahi or Amiri out and sub in Saman. He would start Nourollahi and Amiri to run all over the field and shore up our defense and support our offense, but if that does not work and we are behind by 60th minute, he would sub in Saman for his creativity, offensive skills, set pieces and shooting abilities.

If indeed that is the case and Skocic has communicated that to Saman, then I would not be feeling bad if I was Saman. I have a role and purpose on the team and I would continue to join TM's camps and games.

Of course, once we are qualified for WC, Skocic will give more chances to more players and try new combinations.

not a good reason. He has to start against SK. Otherwise, he should reject TM call and not waiste his time .

[OFFSIDE_1]

can we all agree that ghoddos needs to start the SK game?

ofcourse he should start. What is strange is that he was pulled out of the last game he played after the first half, and was given no minutes against UAE.
Let's hope he didn't play against UAE to stay fresh against Korea. I guess we'll find out on Tuesday

[Farzadfarhangni]

Ghoddos may as well at some point decide to not show up anymore for TM and focus on his club career if he continue to warm the bench, and i won't blame him tbh.
I mean he deserves to at least play few min per game.
I know TM doesn't play with typical CAM, and he is not that fast off the winger but he can be useful the last 15/20 min of the game minimum.

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I believe Saman is only going to be used under Skocic if we are behind with 30 minutes to go or we are tied in a must win situation... He would take a Nourollahi or Amiri out and sub in Saman. He would start Nourollahi and Amiri to run all over the field and shore up our defense and support our offense, but if that does not work and we are behind by 60th minute, he would sub in Saman for his creativity, offensive skills, set pieces and shooting abilities.

If indeed that is the case and Skocic has communicated that to Saman, then I would not be feeling bad if I was Saman. I have a role and purpose on the team and I would continue to join TM's camps and games.

Of course, once we are qualified for WC, Skocic will give more chances to more players and try new combinations.