FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup: SPAIN vs IRAN (Friday July 10)

[Bi-honar]

One of the things that made a HUGE difference against Brazil IMHO was that our boys looked really tired and burnt-out from that hard-fought game against Spain.

That's why they were going down so easily, giving away silly free kicks and why everything went down-hill for us after the first 11 minutes. Brazil were obviously coming off an easy stress-free game against Mexico and looked much more fresh as the match wore on.

I'm pretty confident we will beat Mexico and make the quarters, although it would have been nice to finish on top of the group and avoid another quarterfinals clash with Russia - I think Tahiti would have been an easier opponent, although they can still finish 1st if they beat Russia in their last game.

The good news is that we have our easiest game of the group stage last, so that we're not going into the quarters all burnt-out and got an extra day of rest than Group D teams going into that last match.

[IRAN300]

One of the things that made a HUGE difference against Brazil IMHO was that our boys looked really tired and burnt-out from that hard-fought game against Spain.
That's why they were going down so easily, giving away silly free kicks and why everything went down-hill for us after the first 11 minutes. Brazil were obviously coming off an easy stress-free game against Mexico and looked much more fresh as the match wore on.
I'm pretty confident we will beat Mexico and make the quarters, although it would have been nice to finish on top of the group and avoid another quarterfinals clash with Russia - I think Tahiti would have been an easier opponent, although they can still finish 1st if they beat Russia in their last game.
The good news is that we have our easiest game of the group stage last, so that we're not going into the quarters all burnt-out and got an extra day of rest than Group D teams going into that last match.

You're right, but there is another point concerning their physical shape.
Our defense got ravaged by injuries and suspensions.

Before this tournament our 2 starting defenders were Naderi (captain and the most experienced player which is very close to the coach) and Hassan Abdollahi, a really strong and powerful defender with good long range shots. Abdollahi missed the tournament due to injury sadly, and Naderi is still injured and didn't played yet. It is a huge blow for a team, and if you add to it the injust red card given to another defender we have as Kiani which is curently our #3 player at this post behind Akbari and Morshedizadeh, then we have no real depth behind these 2 players. So we understand why these guys were so tired in the 3rd period, which is also Brazil's strong period usually.

But after all we have still good chances for qualification, we will most probably qualify at 2nd position unless Spain wins 3-2.
The sad point is that we will likely face Russia, the world champion in quarterfinals one again when we are capable of winning all teams on the other side of the draw.

[Bessos]

Japan just qualified to the quarterfinals in 2nd spot, behind Portugal.

The quarter-finalist are currently:
Portugal
Japan
Italy
Switzerland
Russia
Tahiti

There are still 2 places remaining, available to the following teams:
Brazil (90% chance to qualify)
Iran (60% chance to qualify)
Spain (40% chance to qualify)
Mexico (10% chance to qualify)

I made up these percentages myself just to give an indication of what is most likely expected. But of course we can never know what is going to happen tomorrow.

[persian-eagle-13]

If we can't beat Mexico tomorrow with at least 3 goal margin then we have no business being in the tournament. Mexico used to be a good team but they have been struggling lately.

[persian-eagle-13]

dam CQ garm, after the game yesterday he went to the locker room to talk to the player and coaching staff.
http://footballitarin.com/link_page.php?id=235634

[Javeed]

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[Javeed]

So close to beating the best in the world

[Bi-honar]

it will be a 3-way tie break between Iran, Brazil and Spain.

if Spain beat Brazil in extra time or penalties, Brazil and Iran are through
if Span beat Brazil by 2 goals or more, Spain and Iran are through
if Spain beat Brazil by 1 goal, with the score of 6-5 or more, Brazil and Span are through
if Spain beat Brazil by 1 goal, with the score of 5-4 or less, Iran and Span are through


in short, we were VERY lucky not to concede the 5h goal. but still our fate is NOT in our hand anymore, Brazil and Spain can fix their matches to qualify both. even though it's unlikely. we have to beat Mexico in regular time for 3 points, that's all we can do.

Minor correction:

* If Spain beat Brazil, 6-5 it will come down to the result of the Iran-Mexico match to determine whether Brazil or Iran go through.
* Anything more than 6-5, it will actually be Spain and Brazil (in that order).
* A 5-4 or two goal margin win for Spain are the scenarios under which Spain, Iran will advance in that order.
* A 4-3 win for Spain will tie them with us for 1st place and it would again come down to the Iran-Mexico result.
* A 3-2 win for Spain or less, will mean Iran, Spain in that order

So, we still have a chance to finish first in the group, but we obviously have to beat Mexico and preferably with a high margin. Ultimately, we don't want a very high scoring close match between Spain and Brazil.

[O-ZoNe]

Tomorrows match is 8 am ET. Do we expect a youtube stream?

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[Team Melli Fan]

Why do Brazil and Spain play their match hours after ours??

[diz]

Why do Brazil and Spain play their match hours after ours??

Everyone plays on the same beach field.

[sooskmar]

IRAN vs MEXICO - LIVE LINKS

Hey all,

Anyone know where we can watch this game live? its on at 13:00 Local Time July 14th.

Predictions?

[O-ZoNe]

Hey all,

Anyone know where we can watch this game live? its on at 13:00 Local Time July 14th.

Predictions?

http://firstrowca.eu/watch/356487/1/...ch-soccer.html

Been perfect for me so far. Usually they have 4 links come game time, arabic, english, spanish, and some random language. Hoping for youtube link though cause that is usually in HD.

[Bessos]

Mexico vs Iran Now live.

http://livetv.sx/en/eventinfo/325592...1847|486|23|en

[Nader25]

any youtube link, am at the work right now...