Iran's most probable path to advance

[daggerhashimoto]

Unfortunately after the Morocco loss, there will be no difference between tying or losing against Spain.

we are going to win 1-0

[pdot]

we are going to win 1-0

If you are so confident put some money down. You can multiply it by 18.

[beri486]

Win over Spain or Portugal or both.

Let's roll.

[daggerhashimoto]

If you are so confident put some money down. You can multiply it by 18.

[Fesenjan]

Unfortunately after the Morocco loss, there will be no difference between tying or losing against Spain.

That's incorrect. If Spain draws both Iran and Morocco, Iran advances regardless.

If Spain defeats Iran, then we MUST defeat Portugal.

[Mansoor]

The problem with Iran going to Portugal match with a need to win is a big football problem for Iran.

We will fall into Portugal's system of play. They will defend well and leave Ronaldo on top for counter. That is a bad news for any team, let alone Iran. Iran's transition to defense is not even close to how well Iran defends when behind the ball.

We don't have the players to defend Ronaldo's counters for 90 minutes. Unless we score early against Portugal, it can get ugly.

[Iran Doost]

That's incorrect. If Spain draws both Iran and Morocco, Iran advances regardless.
If Spain defeats Iran, then we MUST defeat Portugal.

While we're talking hypothetical, we can draw Spain 4-4 and draw Portugal and advance.

[Damavand]

That's incorrect. If Spain draws both Iran and Morocco, Iran advances regardless.

If Spain defeats Iran, then we MUST defeat Portugal.

Now that Morocco is eliminated with no motivation chance of them tying Spain is virtually nonexistent.

[Fesenjan]

Now that Morocco is eliminated with no motivation chance of them tying Spain is virtually nonexistent.

I disagree! No team wants to go home with 0 points. Morocco will give it their all against Spain to end this tournament strong with their heads held high.

[BacheLot]

I think we gonna end up needing a min of 6 points to go through ..!

Morocco is almost sure to lose to Spain..!

CQ needs to line up a bit of more balanced & a more formidable counter attacking line-ups for these next two games ..!
We must throw caution into the wind but only after 75-80 minutes in each of the next 2 games & risk..!

[Fesenjan]

Can't understand why people are so quick to dismiss Morocco against Spain. The same squad that just dominated Portugal (allegedly - I didn't watch) isn't capable of drawing Spain?

The prospect of advancing to the knockout stages is not the only motivating factor. National pride and dignity matter, too.

[GolfePersique]

I think we gonna end up needing a min of 6 points to go through ..!

Morocco is almost sure to lose to Spain..!

You are probably right, but I wouldn't write them off completely! (in terms of achieving result against Spain)

They showed their quality today and considering there won't be any pressure on them, they may play for their pride and to prove something to their fans.

I really hope they can snatch a point from Spain.

[Damavand]

I disagree! No team wants to go home with 0 points. Morocco will give it their all against Spain to end this tournament strong with their heads held high.

I hope you are right but I am not holding my breath. Keep in mind Spain would not want to be eliminated as well. They have national pride as well.

Realistically our only chance of advancing is by winning one of our remaining 2 games.

[Fesenjan]

I hope you are right but I am not holding my breath. Keep in mind Spain would not want to be eliminated as well. They have national pride as well.

Realistically our only chance of advancing is by winning one of our remaining 2 games.

Agreed! I just think Morocco has displayed too much quality to be outright dismissed.

Of course, this all becomes irrelevant if Iran can secure another victory!

[OFFSIDE_1]

good thing is we still control our own destiny. Hoping for a win against Portugal