Iran vs. Japan - [Match Thread] | Asian Cup 2023 | Saturday, February 3rd |

[Damavand]

[k_hamidya]

I think it’s only available in some regions. Can those of you who can see it for this match please share which country you’re in so that we can VPN to the same? Thanks!

Available in Canada. But when I was in the US a few days back, using NordVPN to show that I'm from Canada, I got the message "video not available" vs. without VPN saying "video not available in your region". I guess you need a more sophisticated VPN protocol than the normal ones to fool Youtube.

[Pishi_Rules]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I7D5rGPo734

try this

[Pluto2000]

This is how to beat them. We have done it before.

and this

Interesting to see how even in 2005 we would throw our hands up and run to the ref while the ball was in play to beg for a penalty . Some things never change do they?

[webmaster]

All I am praying for is a VAR free match because we all know how lethal it is to the game of football and it makes it really frustrating most of the times. I hope we won't have any issues with the referees tomorrow and can keep our cool. We need to not commit fouls and try to contain the fast pace of the Japanese by keeping the ball and make them commit the fouls and be able to use the spaces well.

Japan plays a great football but because they are moving fast, pass a lot and like to attack, they will give a lot of empty spaces for us to use too. The trick is to find those spaces. If we are smart we will look for those gaps between their lines and send our balls there in counter attacks we would have many one and one chances as we sit back and wait for those moments. Also we need to cross more than usual and let Sardar use his height. Accurate high balls will be the winning factor for us. We saw Japan's weakness and their keeper also were defeated in the air against Iraqi height and this is exactly where we could hurt them tomorrow.

I think we should bring Sardar in the 2nd half and use a fast player for total counter attack football and then bring in Sardar to press them in their box later in the game hence they would make mistakes. Japan does not like to watch a team keeping the ball because they are used to carry and pass so if we frustrate them, they will lose their concentration and focus and then we can do harm. Anyways I hope GN wakes up tomorrow with another head and help the team instead of weakening it with his tactics. He is an experienced coach but I am not sure if he has smart tactics yet. If he wins this game, then I will respect his moves otherwise, another fluke will kick us out of the competition. I hope that the luck is on our side as we need it.. Go Team Melli..

[webmaster]

[Karimi 8]

4 more hours, I don’t know how I’ll nap tonihjt I’m so excited

[ashimashi]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I7D5rGPo734

try this

thank a lot. Yup I can see that perfectly fine using expressVPN to Canada but it’s the R16 match vs Syria. I don’t see anything about Japan match in the list, is this just the same live stream that will cover whatever match happens to be live?

[diz]

Good night ladies and gents. May Lady Luck and the football gods be with TM tonight.

[Damavand]

No matter what the outcome of this game will be, I am so PROUD that GN and the team did not try to avoid Japan. In my eyes they are already all winners.

Go TM.

[ashimashi]

All I am praying for is a VAR free match because we all know how lethal it is to the game of football and it makes it really frustrating most of the times. I hope we won't have any issues with the referees tomorrow and can keep our cool. We need to not commit fouls and try to contain the fast pace of the Japanese by keeping the ball and make them commit the fouls and be able to use the spaces well.

Japan plays a great football but because they are moving fast, pass a lot and like to attack, they will give a lot of empty spaces for us to use too. The trick is to find those spaces. If we are smart we will look for those gaps between their lines and send our balls there in counter attacks we would have many one and one chances as we sit back and wait for those moments. Also we need to cross more than usual and let Sardar use his height. Accurate high balls will be the winning factor for us. We saw Japan's weakness and their keeper also were defeated in the air against Iraqi height and this is exactly where we could hurt them tomorrow.

I think we should bring Sardar in the 2nd half and use a fast player for total counter attack football and then bring in Sardar to press them in their box later in the game hence they would make mistakes. Japan does not like to watch a team keeping the ball because they are used to carry and pass so if we frustrate them, they will lose their concentration and focus and then we can do harm. Anyways I hope GN wakes up tomorrow with another head and help the team instead of weakening it with his tactics. He is an experienced coach but I am not sure if he has smart tactics yet. If he wins this game, then I will respect his moves otherwise, another fluke will kick us out of the competition. I hope that the luck is on our side as we need it.. Go Team Melli..

I ageee with everything here. The key is not to start sardar, there are so many compelling reasons for that. Honestly if I see him in the starting lineup I’ll be almost certain of a heavy loss with multiple goals in the second half. If he starts around 60m mark (assuming we’re not decimated by then)we have a slight chance.

[webmaster]

I hope Japan's day will be like this:



https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2yCO...RlODBiNWFlZA==

[Iran_19]

I woke up at 3:30 am and can not sleep!


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[KasraKhan]

The first step to a surprise victory: we can't beat ourselves. Avoid stupid red cards or conceding unnecessary PKs.

The second step to a surprise victory: capitalize on your chances. We'll get three, maximum four chances. And we'll need to score at least 2 goals to have hope. Sardar can't be wasteful.

Third step to a surprise victory: we need to get a little lucky.

Fourth step to a surprise victory: have Oracle jan send some prayers to his God. If anybody owes Oracle a favor, it's him.

[Essi]

I'm have a feeling that GN will surprise with his line up and choose Karim and/or Moghanlo because of their physic Ghaedi.