POST-MATCH Discussion + rating | Iran Vs. Turkmenistan

[YeCheesi Tala]

We played good and I really liked the TM I saw today. The pace, attack rate is something I like to see continue and improve.
* I do not know what is wrong with many Iranian player mentality. One thing that TM is missing is consistency. We might have a player who plays good for 10-15 appearances but then starts getting selfish, lazy, etc.
I think CQ is doing huge injustice to one of our very bright star (Ehsan).
1. Playing him LB
2. Not placing him as Captain

[Wahid Dejagah]

While Persianking can be forgiven to comment as he did in this forum, notwithstanding his lack of originality in this matter, Ferdosipour is another matter. I have never liked his interviews. He is very inefficient as an interviewer and his non football comments to players border on embarrassing ridicule. Anyone remembers his imitating Persepolis Brazilian goalkeeper's pronunciation of the word "Perspolis?" Quite disrespectful in my opinion. He needs to learn some class, if ever possible.

The whole 'akcept and fooloo' thing is another example, albeit that was hilarious to be honest

[irani8perspolis]

CQ is playing a risky game...
Seems to me that he wants to prove Rahmati isn't missed and that Alireza is a better replacement but it has failed so far. This could cost us when we start to play against better teams who will be attacking much more than Turkmenistan...

Rahmati has no place in TM and I agree with Queiroz, same with Khalatbari or any of these same types. But for the love of god, give Beiranvand or even Akhbari the #1 role for a few games and see what happens.

[Omids]

CQ is playing a risky game...
Seems to me that he wants to prove Rahmati isn't missed and that Alireza is a better replacement but it has failed so far. This could cost us when we start to play against better teams who will be attacking much more than Turkmenistan...

yeah as if Rahmati was great with balls that were floated in. He had issues with them as well. So Rahmati with all his attitude and weaknesses is not the answer either. Rahmati is history by now the sooner we realise the better.

[Ghermez Agha]

Everyone bashing ARH and dejagah need to chill out - you ppl are letting your emotions get the best of you.

Haghighi was partially at fault but the majority goes to Hajsafi for poor marking. Even if haghighi was positioned properly and Hajsafi's man would have struck the ball it still more likely than not would have gone in.

Those making fun of dejagah are even more comical the man could have had 3-4 goals and 3-4 assists with better luck. It just wasn't on his side today and any sane football fan knows luck is a big element of the game especially on a day like this - only
Ashkan had the worse side of it.

[Z Joon]

Rahmati has no place in TM and I agree with Queiroz, same with Khalatbari or any of these same types. But for the love of god, give Beiranvand or even Akhbari the #1 role for a few games and see what happens.

I believe that Beiranvand is the best Iranian keeper available but due to lack of game time Akhbari should start the next couple of games, definitely vs Guam. He has been truly in form since the end of last season with Saipa and the beginning of this season with Tractor and deserves the start

[The Realist]

Losing the ball in the middle of the pitch is the most dangerous, some fans have suggested that either Shojaei or Dejagah take over from The Yellow-Carded Ebrahimi. For me that is a no no as although I rate them both very highly they have been known to lose the ball few times on one-on-one or when crowded, best man for the job is PAG but he is bound to stay as Centre Back.

With respect to Haggighi, I guess some fans are being harsh- he just does not get any real match practice- when he was playing in Portugal - his positioning was far more accurate. Sooner he leaves Kazan the sooner he will improve.

[KeonKish]

It won't hurt to give akhbari or BV a try. With an inexperienced defense and low match praxis is much more a matter of low form and not ARH being a bad keeper


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[RaginG Inferno]

Dejagah made many mistakes, but also was integral in some of the best moments for the team. I'd give him a 7.5.

Kaveh Rezaei was very disappointing: 4/10.

Gucci and Jahanbakhsh really vitalised the forward line.

[naderb94]

Here is my take on this game and what we should do going forward.

1. I think it is time to give another GK a chance, particularly Beiranvand or Akhbari. Haghighi just isn't getting any playing time at his club and his performances for TM is reflecting that.
2. Pouraliganji is a STUD! Time for this start every game for us. He was great in the Asian Cup and did great again today. He reminds me of a Laurent Koscielny where he is a beast on set pieces and corners. Having him and Seyed Jalal would be amazing going forward. Pourghaz is average at best, rather have Kanaani over him.
3. Please stop playing Hajsafi at LB. Either move him up to midfield or bench him. I want to see Mohammadi play at LB and get him some minutes.
4. Ezzatollahi is the future. That European experience is coming in handy now. Hopefully, this locked up a permanent starting spot for him going forward.
5. Attack looks promising especially when I see Torabi improving every game. Having him and Azmoun together will be lethal for opposition. Hopefully European teams are keeping a close eye on him.
6. Dejagah is still the heart of the team. Most attention will always be on him so lets give him some slack even tho he plays in Qshit league.

[mayhem]

Overall I was happy with the performance, we won the ball easily like palying with school children, bossed the game.

Just that final 3rd feels like there is no plan. There was a moment where we had 4 players near the touchline at their end just passing it around. Sure you have posession but when it's tight you need to come out change sides and then attack.

The biggest gripe I have with our players is, why can't you beat the first man when crossing? They are professionals and should be able to judge that a cross is not possible. Blindly crossing and hitting the first defender just shows lack of awareness and fitness.

Overall I like the youth in the team, a lot of passion and hassle, it is fantastic.

Is it true that Ezzatolahi became the youngest goalscorer for Iran? I thought Kaebi was younger when he scored.

[Zamboor]

Overall I was happy with the performance, we won the ball easily like palying with school children, bossed the game.

Just that final 3rd feels like there is no plan. There was a moment where we had 4 players near the touchline at their end just passing it around. Sure you have posession but when it's tight you need to come out change sides and then attack.

The biggest gripe I have with our players is, why can't you beat the first man when crossing? They are professionals and should be able to judge that a cross is not possible. Blindly crossing and hitting the first defender just shows lack of awareness and fitness.

Overall I like the youth in the team, a lot of passion and hassle, it is fantastic.

Is it true that Ezzatolahi became the youngest goalscorer for Iran? I thought Kaebi was younger when he scored.

Kaebi was "younger" after he came out with the fact that he was like 5 years older or something he wasn't the youngest anymore

[Bi-honar]

Thank you all for the player ratings... The averages have been added to the article:

http://www.persianfootball.com/news/...enistan-video/

Top 3 players:

Ezi (MOTM) - two consecutive times in top 3
PAG - Great game back
Ebrahimi - Steady rise in the ranks since the India match

Worst 3 players:

Rezaei - expected low score considering his experience level
Dejagah - Has been in the bottom 5 since the India match
Haghighi - Lowest rating for two consecutive matches, hasn't got a passing grade since India match (5.3).

[Ardalan]

Dejagah harchand ke amalkarde kheili khoobi nadasht yek angizeye aali neshoon mide, va in khodesh dar baazihaaye sakhtar kheili moheme.

[khodam]

Thank you all for the player ratings... The averages have been added to the article:

http://www.persianfootball.com/news/...enistan-video/

Top 3 players:

Ezi (MOTM) - two consecutive times in top 3
PAG - Great game back
Ebrahimi - Steady rise in the ranks since the India match

Worst 3 players:

Rezaei - expected low score considering his experience level
Dejagah - Has been in the bottom 5 since the India match
Haghighi - Lowest rating for two consecutive matches, hasn't got a passing grade since India match (5.3).

Almost scary! You read my mind. As a matter of fact I sent a PM to Webbi to see if there is a feature we can add to average the polls. It could be very handy and would invite more participation. He didn't have an easy solution at the moment. I don't know if any one knows a way to do this automatically.