AFC U-19 Championship 2016- MD3: Group C [PREVIEW]
AFC – MANAMA, On Thursday’s Group C simultaneous kickoff, IR Iran take on Yemen who have nothing to play for but pride following their elimination on Monday.
Amir Peiravani’s men are still in contention, but know that only a win will do after two consecutive draws against leaders Qatar and Japan.
“The match between us and Yemen is a new start,” said the IR Iran coach.
“I don’t want to think about Japan anymore now that match is finished. My players will just concentrate on this match with Yemen and hope to win and qualify.”
Opponents Yemen impressed on Monday against Qatar but came away empty-handed after conceding a late goal.
Coach Mohammed Al Nufiay is proud of his charges and hopes they will finally open their account against IR Iran after failing to register any goals in the losses to Japan and Qatar.
“I’m proud that my team is one of the 16 best teams in Asia,” said the Yemen coach.
“Hopefully they will score and get a goal tomorrow. I know they will perform even better than they have in our previous two games”.