Iran vs. Hong Kong - [Match Thread] | World Cup 2026 Qualifier | November 16th |

[Nokhodi]

Amzing game play by sardar. He tried to assist one goal for taremi which he did. MOM = Sardar

Hajsafi and Rezaeian shut People up who where criticising GN for using older players.


Weak game by taremi. Did not expect him to be this selfish, ruined other people's chance + he did not bother to create any chances for other players.

Mohebi Should play taremi's position . Trust me he'll be more efefctive in that position.


AGAIN CQ is an idiot for benching Ghoddos. Ghoddos was only benched because CQ always wants to start with big physcial players so he can play anti football. Lets not forget how he ditched Top form Khalatbari who helped us reach WC14.

Milad jan, you seriously though Hajisafi was good?
Look how wide open his side was.

[koorosh]

Milad jan, you seriously though Hajisafi was good?
Look how wide open his side was.

I only saw the highlights but didn't he create both of the first half goals? (Ie hockey assists)?

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[milad_b]

Milad jan, you seriously though Hajisafi was good?
Look how wide open his side was.

In both goals he was invloved. 1one he made a goal out of dead ball and the 2nd one he passed a thro ball for taremi which he assisted for azmoun. And yes I agree Deffensively he was not tested properly but it was hong kong. Also beleive that he was wide open but is he to blame or GN?

[arj42]

17 more appearances until hajsafi becomes highest capped tm player ever

[Nokhodi]

I only saw the highlights but didn't he create both of the first half goals? (Ie hockey assists)?

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Sure, but his primary role is LB. He is a defender.

In both goals he was invloved. 1one he made a goal out of dead ball and the 2nd one he passed a thro ball for taremi which he assisted for azmoun. And yes I agree Deffensively he was not tested properly but it was hong kong. Also beleive that he was wide open but is he to blame or GN?

He was tested - he failed. He was never tracking back.
I agree it's on GN to bench him, but no one wants to bench him. Every damn coach loves him.

[KasraKhan]

Generic thoughts:

1. JB wasn't any different than most games. Has some turnovers, has some good scenes, gives 100% effort, sold defensively. He is frustrating at times, but he has the ability to make a game changing play. You can see why some Feyenoord fans are frustrated with him.

2. Ramin always finds a way to contribute on the offensive end. I can't remember the last time TM scored from a direct FK.

3. Kanani is a darn good defender. Strong, smart on the ball, no nonsense. Too bad he is such a knucklehead.

4. Azmoun looks as fit and sharp as I can remember.

5. Mehdi still doesn't look quite himself, he's hesitant. Hopefully the goal helps.

6. Saman is a class (or two) above the rest of the team.

7. I don't understand why Mohebi is a fixed starter (Oracle claims GN loves him). Basij boy is much better than him. Or we can add another midfielder (Karimi) instead.

8. Our old age is really concerning, and GN isn't doing much about it. What's the point of subbing in Ansarifard so late? Rather give those minimal minutes to a youngster.

9. I liked how GN was yelling at Shoja when we were up 3-0. We should never take our foot off the pedal.

[oracle]

Omid ebrahimi being subbed in for Ghoddos.......

Dinosaur Iranian football we are seeing

This is from the era of Mayelikodan and this is from before Jannati being able to qualify for AARP/Social security

Ahmad jenati has physical ability of 78 year old.
he is going khasegari in few weeks.

[milad_b]

Sure, but his primary role is LB. He is a defender.



He was tested - he failed. He was never tracking back.
I agree it's on GN to bench him, but no one wants to bench him. Every damn coach loves him.

Offensively he was great. Deffensively ... well was there any attack (apart from the 1or2 counter ones) to defend??

[PEJ]

Mohebi shouldn’t be fix. He was very poor today besides his assist.
Ramin was a mixed bag. He did some good things, but he had so many bad touches that totally killed our attack.
Saman is an embodiment of a European youth system. The guy is mentally way ahead of anyone on the team. Only limitations are physical. If he was a bit bigger and faster, he would be tearing it up in Europe.
Sardar finally looked explosive. His link up play with Mehdi is art. I thought Mehdi had a fine game, pressed a bit too much but was good.
JB is JB some good some bad. But there is no one that can take his place right now.
Ezzie was actually ok early on. I think he just gassed and started making simple mistakes.
No reason for Ibrahimi to be playing.
Kannani and Shoja were solid.
Would have loved to see Hosseinnejad get at least 15 minutes. The games was in well in hand.

Not a big fan of Asadi, but would rather give him some of Mohebi’s minutes.

[oracle]

I'm not concerned about that. If it was Brazil doing that we would call it Juego Bonito.
What upsets me is that he continues to let our left side be an open highway/freeway with guys like Hajisafi.
What does he have on every TM coach that he continues to start and captain.

GN's strongest point is his discipline, so any k**ngoshadi will be addressed by him.

He'll probably go super conservative against Uzbekistan after the sloppiness today.

Ever since he voted against ali karimi in iff election he guaranteed his place in tm until wc26.
always 1 player in tm is force to hc by iff, but in hs case galenoie believes in him.
yesterday
General said
When hajsafi plays against Marseille, can close eyesore him...plus per general he has physical ability a lot more than his age is.....overall hs IS WHAT ITS CALLED A SEFARESHI PLAYER

[oracle]

What can I say. I see the future

Good call

[DR Strangemoosh]

Mohebi remains raw as hell but he still needs to be given time - he has the same awkwardness to play against trait as his hamshahri (who for some reason, seems to despise him lol despite Mohebi idolising) .

Remember Taremi himself made all kinds of crazy decisions on the pitch earlier on in his career but his talent was still there to see - only now we see all the good bits and try to forget the remaining bad parts of his game (mainly his finishing rate)

I don't think Mohebi will become as good as Taremi but maybe if he can progress from Rostov and give a decent european league a go he will improve enough to take over when Taremi starts to fade/retires.

[oracle]

17 more appearances until hajsafi becomes highest capped tm player ever

He won't stop until 200 cap

[oracle]

been calling for "barbie husband " Ken errrrr jahan bakhsh to be benched since 2020.... tm is one man down with him on the field.....

[milad_b]

Mohebi is quality player. Ghalenoei is using him in a position which is he is not comfortable with. Mohebi should be used in taremi's position. OR he should be used on right side instead of left side.

The problem is that in his club he plays on the right side, in team melli he is used on left side. thats why he looks confused most of the time in team melli.

Mohebi is
Physical
Technical
Fast
Footballi Educated

He played much better game against Jordan when he was on the right side.