Why does China's pitch look so bad?
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Because is not China stadium, this is maldives national stadiumOriginally posted by persian_cheetah View Post
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Group A preview: Potential debutants dare to dream
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A perfect blend of experience and hope meets in Group A of Asia’s third round of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ qualifying as three potential debutants look to cause an upset against a trio of teams with experience on the global stage. There will be little margin for error for those ranked as the top sides in the pool, with all six boasting an impressive record in Round 2.
Teams
Iran
Korea Republic
Uzbekistan
China PR
Qatar
Syria
The story
World Cup veterans Iran and Korea Republic have yet to taste defeat on the road to Russia, with the Taeguk Warriors still to even concede a goal. The pair will undoubtedly be the early favourites to take the top two spots in the group, which would guarantee automatic World Cup qualification. The remaining four are bound to offer stern opposition though, with Uzbekistan and Qatar having topped their respective Round 2 groups with seven wins out of eight, while Syria lost just twice in Round 2, both defeats coming against Asian heavyweights Japan. China PR, whose sole World Cup appearance came in 2002, are the group’s dark horses and arrive with some momentum, having recovered a sluggish start to qualify behind their Round 3 opponents Qatar in the second round’s Group C.
Must-watch matches
Syria-Korea Republic (6 September 2016)
The second matchday in Group A brings a first ever World Cup qualifying clash between the Qasioun Eagles and the Taeguk Warriors, with the former hoping to record what would be a memorable victory over the overwhelming group favourites and nine-time World Cup veterans. Captain Mosab Balhous and his side will look to history for inspiration, as the Syrians have defeated the Koreans in a competitive game once before, albeit over three decades ago, in a 1-0 win at the 1984 AFC Asian Cup.
Uzbekistan-China PR (11 October 2016)
If the top two ranked sides (Iran and Korea Republic) do indeed take the automatic slots in Group A, then the battle for third will perhaps be defined by clashes between the third and fourth-ranked teams. China PR have positive memories of facing the Uzbeks, having defeated them in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup group stage. They also met in China PR’s only successful World Cup qualifying campaign to date, when Team Dragon topped their group and suffering just one defeat – against Uzbekistan – but only after they had already reached Japan/Korea Republic having seen off the Uzbeks in their opening meeting.
Korea Republic-Iran (31 August 2017)
These two World Cup veterans share 13 appearances at the global finals between them, and not many would bet against the pair taking the top two spots in Group A. However, their clash in the penultimate matchday could prove pivotal. If the chasing pack are close, defeat for either could see them renege second spot to a waiting newcomer. Either way, expect fireworks and high quality football in Korea next year.
Did you know?
Of the 15 matchups that the draw has thrown up for Group A, just three will take place for the first time in World Cup qualifying. Unsurprisingly they all include Syria, with the group’s underdogs’ games against Korea Republic, Uzbekistan and China PR all firsts for World Cup qualifying.
Korea Republic coach Uli Stielike will be in familiar surroundings when his side travel to face Qatar. He spent six years coaching in the country before taking charge of the Taeguk Warriors in 2014. Incidentally, current Qatar coach Jose Carreno also took charge of Al-Arabi, with whom Stielike had two coaching spells.
The stat
630 minutes without conceding on the road to Russia is the record Korea Republic will be protecting. Four goalkeepers - Kim Seunggyu, Kwoun Suntae, Gu Sungyun and Kim Jinhyeon - have helped maintain this remarkable run so far.Comment
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Korean news source on final round groups and Iran:
"Among the opponents in Group A in the final round, Iran could present the biggest challenge for South Korea. The four-time World Cup participant ranked first in Group D in the previous round with six wins and two draws.
South Korea have posted nine wins, seven draws and 12 losses against Iran, and have suffered 1-0 losses in each of their last three meetings. Their last encounter was in November 2014 in Tehran where South Korea fell 1-0 to the hosts.
In particular, South Korea have never won on Iranian soil, with two losses and four draws.
"It's time for us to come back home with a good result in Tehran," Stielike said on Tuesday.
Iran also have several players who are playing or have played in Europe. Reza Ghoochannejhad of Charton Athletic and Sardar Azmoun of Rostov are considered the two dangerous forwards on whom South Korea should keep their eyes.
South Korea have winning records against all the other nations in the group, raising their possibility to finish inside the top two.
Uzbekistan, ranked 66th, topped Group H in the previous round with seven wins and a loss. Their only blemish was a 4-2 loss to North Korea in Pyongyang.
South Korea have collected nine wins, three draws and one loss against Uzbekistan. Their only defeat dates back to 1994. And South Korea also have never lost to Uzbekistan in the final World cup qualifying round, with four wins and two draws."
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Both nicknames makes the two teams sound extremely gay.Originally posted by allan123 View PostI went to Sharif University. I'm a superior genetic mutation, an improvement on the existing mediocre stock.
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Our name should be the PERSIAN IMMORTALSComment
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This is the Joke of World Cup! We are playing a Club team that will lose anyway against our team.Originally posted by Kiarash View Post
What all the teams need to understand is that our NT is 100% different that the team that started the WC campaing back in 2011!! We are 100% better, younger, faster, more professional , much less emotional, way stronger in D, deadly in offensive and more stable and better prepared with a Coach that understand not only his team but ALL the other teams! I can confidently say we will destroy ALL the teams in Azadi, so put 15 points in the pocket for all home games, away, I say we will do the same, with maybe a draw with Korea, unless we get a another Ben williams when playing Qatar, but if not, thats another 13 points for a total of 28 points!!
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I like persian immportals. until it comes to world cup, then we are persian minnows.Comment
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The South Koreans are scared to death of facing IranComment
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If it happens, very impressive.Originally posted by allan123 View Postچو ایران نباشد تن من مباد
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Khob mage doroogh migam !
I talked to a couple Korean friends of mine that follow their football team and they said they wished they were in Australia's group and that Iran was one team they did not want to go against.Comment
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Korea looked toothless in the Lebanon game.Comment
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