World Cup 2022 Qualifier: Iran - Hong Kong; Info, Updates & Live Reports (03.06.21)

[Kavian]

This is how the table is going to evolve over the 4 day qualifying games (assuming no surprises and all wins for Iran):

Current Standing:
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Iraq 5 11
Bahrain 5 9
Iran 4 6
Hong Kong 5 5
Cambodia 5 1

Day 1-
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Bahrain 6 12
Iraq 5 11
Iran 5 9
Hong Kong 6 5
Cambodia 6 1

Day 2-
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Iraq 6 14
Iran 6 12
Bahrain 7 12
Hong Kong 6 5
Cambodia 7 1

Day 3-
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Iraq 7 17
Iran 7 15
Bahrain 7 12
Hong Kong 7 5
Cambodia 8 1

Day 4-
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Iran 8 18
Iraq 8 17
Bahrain 8 15
Hong Kong 8 5
Cambodia 8 1

[Kavian]

Watched the full game against Bahrain again. The only thing I can say is that it was a heck of a disappointing performance. Here are some observations;

1. Wiltmos had no idea!! Everything from his player selection to formation and plan was wrong.
2. Our players appeared dazed and confused and not knowing what their role was on the field.
3. Witmos bowing to the pressure of the federation, played with 3 forwards leaving a big void in the middle
4. The combination of Ramin and Mohebi on the right was horrific to say the least. Now I understand better why these two are not invited.
5. Defense line looked disorganized and there was lack of coordination. One of the worse performances from Milad on that day.
6. Hajisafi was the usual disaster. Did nothing and lost a golden opportunity to score.
7. Omid was ineffective in helping the team build up momentum from the back/mid
8. Only when Amiri and Noroulahi came in, the team started wining the ball in the middle
9. the heat was unbearable and the loud speakers in the stadium were deafening - AFC should ban those loud speakers.
10. Again, Wiltmos was the main reason we lost.

I think we will do much better this time around. We have a better coach and better plan.

[diz]

Behold, AFC's number 1 choice for WCQ host:

Bahrain suspends all commercial, sports activities for 2 weeks to tackle surge in new COVID-19 cases (May 26)

— Closure of malls and commercial shops
— Closure of restaurants and cafes except for delivery and takeaway services only
— Closure of gyms and sports halls, swimming pools, beaches, and recreational centers
— Closure of cinemas
— Ban on events and conferences
— Ban on attending sporting events
— Closure of salons, barbershops and beauty parlors
— Barring social gatherings in homes
— Work-from-home policy to cover 70% of Government employees
— Suspending in-person learning at schools and higher educational institutions, kindergartens, rehabilitation centers, nurseries and training centers, with the exception of attendance for international examinations

https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/...COVId-19-cases

[Keshwardoost]

Wonder if this this affect the games?

Maybe afc will have us play the games on the sun, since there is no corona there but still super hot.. seriously though the games should be moved due to corona lockdown.. this is ridicilous eaven for afc!

[webmaster]

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[BacheLot]

Watched the full game against Bahrain again. The only thing I can say is that it was a heck of a disappointing performance. Here are some observations;

1. Wiltmos had no idea!! Everything from his player selection to formation and plan was wrong.
2. Our players appeared dazed and confused and not knowing what their role was on the field.
3. Witmos bowing to the pressure of the federation, played with 3 forwards leaving a big void in the middle
4. The combination of Ramin and Mohebi on the right was horrific to say the least. Now I understand better why these two are not invited.
5. Defense line looked disorganized and there was lack of coordination. One of the worse performances from Milad on that day.
6. Hajisafi was the usual disaster. Did nothing and lost a golden opportunity to score.
7. Omid was ineffective in helping the team build up momentum from the back/mid
8. Only when Amiri and Noroulahi came in, the team started wining the ball in the middle
9. the heat was unbearable and the loud speakers in the stadium were deafening - AFC should ban those loud speakers.
10. Again, Wiltmos was the main reason we lost.

I think we will do much better this time around. We have a better coach and better plan.

link to the full game please
thanks

[Keshwardoost]

Race for Asia's last 12 set for dramatic finale
(FIFA.com)27 May 2021
Ali Adnan Al-Tameemi (C) of Iraq celebrates winning with teammates Mohannad Ali (L) and Humam Tariq (R) during the AFC Asian Cup Group D match between Iraq and Vietnam at Zayed Sports City Stadium on January 08, 2019
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Asia's second qualifying round resumes action after 18 months
Twelve spots in Round 3 will be determined over the coming weeks
Korea DPR's recent withdrawal leaves Group H in the balance
All eyes across Asia will be on the continent's second round of qualifying for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ which resumes on Friday after an 18-month delay due to Covid-19. With Korea DPR having recently announced their withdrawal from this campaign, 39 teams will compete across 57 matches from 28 May to 15 June for a place in the next round.

With safety and health remaining the top priority, each group will be staged in a centralised venue. Up for grabs is progression to Round 3 as either a group winner or as one of the four best runners-up. Join FIFA.com as we preview what promises to be a dramatic finale to the round.

Centralised venues
Group A: Suzhou, China
Group B: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Group C: Arad, Riffa and Isa Town, Bahrain
Group D: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Group E: Doha, Qatar
Group F: Chiba, Osaka and Suita, Japan
Group G: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Group H: Goyang, Korea Republic

The match
IR Iran-Bahrain, Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, 7 June

This match is likely to be pivotal as both teams chase the automatic qualifying spot for Group C. IR Iran, Asia's second highest-ranked side, are surprisingly found languishing in third after four outings - Team Melli are trailing leaders Iraq and hosts Bahrain by five and three points respectively. Despite having a game in hand, IR Iran's new boss Dragan Skocic is all too aware that his side can't afford to drop further points.

The two sides' historic rivalry adds another layer of intrigue to this showdown. Two decades back, Bahrain drew away and won at home to end IR Iran’s campaign for Korea/Japan 2002. Four years later, the Iranians took revenge with four points against the Bahrainis as they booked passage to Germany 2006. IR Iran will be looking to the goal-scoring form of Karim Ansarifard and Sardar Azmoun, while Bahrain boast the talents of Czech-based striker Abdulla Yusuf Helal and Mahdi Al Humaidan - the latter earning the penalty which yielded the only goal in the pair’s first-leg meeting.


The other headline-grabbers
In Group A, with runaway leaders Syria likely to win the section, China PR are left to compete for second place against the Philippines and Maldives. Team Dragon, under new coach Li Tie, have a game in hand and can count on home advantage as they aim to progress.

The same can be said of Group B's Kuwait who, playing as hosts, will be hoping to mount a serious challenge for top place. Frontrunners Australia, however, will look to the red-hot form of striker Jamie Maclaren and new face Harry Souttar to reproduce their previous form which saw them keep a perfect record with four wins from four.

Group D leaders Saudi Arabia enter the campaign aiming to consolidate their place at the summit. However, the home team will be wary of second-placed Uzbekistan, who will look to the goal-scoring form of top-striker Eldor Shomurodov to turn the table in the two sides' meeting in the closing matchday. In Group E, with hosts Qatar granted automatic qualification, second-placed Oman enter the campaign aiming to progress as section winners.

In Group F, Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has called up several European-based stars, including captain Maya Yoshida and Hannover 96 attacker Genki Haraguchi, as they seek to round off their campaign with an unblemished record. Sitting at the top with a five-point cushion, the Samurai Blue can seal early progression with three points against Myanmar regardless of other results.

In contrast, the competition in Group G looks quite open with four teams contending for the automatic qualifying spot. Leaders Vietnam arrive in Dubai hoping to strengthen their place at the top but hosts United Arab Emirates, despite sitting in fourth, have a game in hand and can count on home advantage and striking-ace Ali Mabkhout to put themselves back into contention.

With Korea DPR's withdrawal, Group H becomes a three-way battle between leaders Turkmenistan, Korea Republic and Lebanon. Despite trailing the Central Asians by a point, the Taegeuk Warriors, with a game in hand, can look to their star-studded line-up captained by Son Heungmin as they seek to win the group and advance automatically.

Did you know?
Group E leaders Qatar have sealed automatic qualification as hosts and if they finish as group winners or one of the four best second-placed teams, their spot in the next round will be claimed by the fifth best second-placed team.

https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/r...ramatic-finale

[Keshwardoost]

dont know if posted before,

Preview: Iran vs. Hong Kong | Squad AnalysisHost Sina Sadrzadeh with panelists Samson Tamijani & Arya Allahverdi discuss and preview the latest Team Melli squad selected by Dragan Skočić ahead of their 2022 World Cup Qualifier against Hong Kong on June 3rd at Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium (see times below). Also, special guest Tobias Zuser from offside.hk gives us his thoughts ahead of the match and how our opponents will look. from 26-05-21

https://soundcloud.com/gol-bezan/pre...squad-analysis

https://golbezanpodcast.com/

[diz]

[diz]

Glad to see Sir Dragan is staying in shape. Nooshe Jaan with the daily Soltani =)

[Kavian]

link to the full game please
thanks

Here you are:

https://footballitarin.com/video_page.php?id=77213

[Kavian]

Glad to see Sir Dragan is staying in shape. Nooshe Jaan with the daily Soltani =)

COIVD has been kind to Dragan. Too many beers!!! :-)

[webmaster]

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