Iran vs. Qatar - [Match Thread] | Asian Cup 2023 | Wednesday, February 7th |

[Kian H]

They dont need to use an Arab ref to cheat. You dont Think other people Can be bribed? If they really wanna cheat so bad, then why go with the “obvious” choice choosing an Arab. Nah lets just play the game and dont focus to much on this. Specially the players. Why the hell are they talking about this. It doesnt help at all, and irritates the ref even more

[perspolis#1]

I'm on the fence.

There really isnt a reason to just question why a ref is from so and so country unless its a direct violation( Australian for Australia game etc).

What I DO think is acceptable as an avid Manchester United supporter is the habit of gaslighting in press conferences to keep the officials honest. If they feel under more scrutiny they are less likely to make a controversial call. Sir Alex used this strategy a lot

[mbaizai]

Listening to the Press conference today and it's embarrassing.

It's one thing for fans to banter about the ref's country of origin and native tongue, but to have players in the team and staff bring it up is so disrespectful.
Like at least wait until after the match and see how he does his job before bitching and moaning.

How would you feel if Koreans or Australians complained if the ref against Iran was from a neighbouring country and lumping us all up together?

Exactly my point. I'm afraid this will make us loose to these guys tomorrow .

[Nokhodi]

When Saeed spoke, he said Persian Gulf several times.
It ticked off some reporters so much they complained.
Lol.

[mahestan]

When Saeed spoke, he said Persian Gulf several times.
It ticked off some reporters so much they complained.
Lol.

I am freaking proud of him.

[arj42]

The translator could have used a more professional term rather than “Arabian guy”🤣🤣🤣🤣. Saying “Arabian guy” could give off a worse impression compared to “an Arab-speaking referee” or “Arab referee”

[oracle]

When Saeed spoke, he said Persian Gulf several times.
It ticked off some reporters so much they complained.
Lol.

They complained 😅😅😅😅

[aariaa]

Jordan is destroying Korea

[aariaa]

2-0. Could easily have been 4-0 if it hadn’t been for the Korean keeper. This Jordanian side looks really dangerous

[arj42]

So nervous for tomrorow. All the stars are aligning so well this tournament and there’s only a couple obstacles left. This is the best chance we have had in so long. Kateb we need extra special prayers tonight 🙏

[arj42]

If we win tomorrow and face Jordan in final Iraq fans will go crazy

[Iran_19]

Lets first focus on Qatar!
This Jordan result is actually not bad! I am sure no player will take them lightly!


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[webmaster]

It is an all western conference Final. What's going on in the east? too confident?

[persian-eagle-13]

I do not trust Qatar and AFC. we are the underdogs tomorrow. Everything will be in their favor. we just have to win the "mental" game.

[oracle]

It is an all western conference Final. What's going on in the east? too confident?

East is too commercialized...
west is more heart.