Rob1981 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Surprised they've let a Uruguayan ref this match when Uruguay are going to get one of the teams from this group in the next round. Could forgive him for giving Iran a few 50/50 balls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Redshift said: Ref's gone nuts! 1 minute ago, Nordan said: Ref's got a temper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, Nordan said: Ref's got a temper. Probably saying "Tell your fans to stfu, I can't take this anymore!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, Rob1981 said: Surprised they've let a Uruguayan ref this match when Uruguay are going to get one of the teams from this group in the next round. Could forgive him for giving Iran a few 50/50 balls. Like having a Columbian ref for the England game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Cannot stand Iran's football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 The 3-3 was a great game but Spain and Portugal look proper ordinary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Watching the ref is fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 This is crazy to watch, 15 minutes in and Iran have no out ball, they have all their players within 20 yards of their own goal. it's like it's the 90th minute and not the 15th, crazy stuff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Iran with classic bus parked formation. Don't blame them really... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, daylight said: This is crazy to watch, 15 minutes in and Iran have no out ball, they have within 20 yards of their own goal. it's like it's the 90th minute and not the 15th, crazy stuff! Was about to post something similar. Horrible to watch really but if it gets them a point you can't blame them I suppose. They're not exactly going to out pass Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 9 hours ago, noikeee said: I actually think less of Iran now than before their win over Morocco. I was expecting a freakishly well drilled double-decker bus, instead from the highlights I saw Morocco just carved them apart with ease and were highly unlucky not to score. Based on this I think it's likelier that Spain smashes them than a cagey low scoring game, BUT it could also just have been a bad day from the Iranian defence, and Morocco seem more vertical than Spain's laboured play - which could play into Iran's hands here even if Spain are obviously vastly superior to Morocco. So I'm still keeping an open mind to the possibility of Iran frustrating them, even if I'm a bit skeptical it'll happen. I also think it's likelier that Iran frustrates us (Portugal) than Spain, we're not particularly outstanding at organized attacks. Probably worse than Morocco actually. I guess Spain's laboured play is playing into their hands then. Haven't produced much these first 20 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Teams that play like Iran shouldn’t be allowed at the World Cup. Such crappy boring rubbish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Redshift said: Iran with classic bus parked formation. Don't blame them really... This is the craziest example of it i've seen i reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 You would think they would leave 1 player up just to give them an out ball though, going to be a long game for them playing like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 ****ing time wasting already. **** off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger666 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Come on Spain. Destroy them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Got a lot of time for this level of shithousery. Sent us to that final against Chelsea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Facinating game this, loving it. Iran are so compact and deep its unreal. Counted ever player in their first third just then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 You guys act as if this is the first big competition you've ever watched. Everyone plays in a way that will give them the best chance of achieving a positive result. As for diving and time wasting, it's quite enjoyable seeing it against Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Anti-women, anti-America, anti-football? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: You guys act as if this is the first big competition you've ever watched. Everyone plays in a way that will give them the best chance of achieving a positive result. As for diving and time wasting, it's quite enjoyable seeing it against Spain. Yes, Greece did that to huge effect, even Portugal to an extent. However this particular match seems even more excessive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said: You guys act as if this is the first big competition you've ever watched. Everyone plays in a way that will give them the best chance of achieving a positive result. As for diving and time wasting, it's quite enjoyable seeing it against Spain. I get that, but it just sucks the life out of it for me. I’m thinking of putting FM on it’s that bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Guys, it's the first half, Iran are going to conserve energy until the second half when Spain are pressing even more forward and get complacent thinking Iran are trying for a 0-0. They're not going to try do what Spain wants. Like every match as underdogs. This is not a new Iranian gameplan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: You guys act as if this is the first big competition you've ever watched. Everyone plays in a way that will give them the best chance of achieving a positive result. As for diving and time wasting, it's quite enjoyable seeing it against Spain. I have never seen a team play with the entire team in 20 yards of their own goal right from the start of the game, it's bizarre. They give themselves no out ball even when they get the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Iran playing with a back 6 at times here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Like Iceland too. Take your thunder clap and **** off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, Citizen Kane said: Yes, Greece did that to huge effect, even Portugal to an extent. However this particular match seems even more excessive. With Vuvuzelas to boot. At least they have a game plan in a difficult group for them. Unlike the Saudis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 How are you not enjoying this? The contrast of styles and ability is great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, G-Man11 said: Iran playing with a back 6 at times here Was a back 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 You can't really blame Iran for playing to their strengths and sitting back from the start. Those tactics served them quite well against stronger teams in 2014 and are serving them well again. It's up to Spain to break them down, and if they can't, then they don't deserve any more than a point. This might not be great to watch for the neutral, but I'm seeing a bit more quality in both teams than I saw in the previous two games. It's keeping me intrigued. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, daylight said: I have never seen a team play with the entire team in 20 yards of their own goal right from the start of the game, it's bizarre. They give themselves no out ball even when they get the ball. Never watched an Atletico CL match then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bliss Seeker said: How are you not enjoying this? The contract of styles and ability is great. I don't mind it, as long as Spain wins, then Iran can get te **** with their football and those bloody horns! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grff Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, martplfc1 said: Like Iceland too. Take your thunder clap and **** off. That doesn't say much about the England team then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, daylight said: I have never seen a team play with the entire team in 20 yards of their own goal right from the start of the game, it's bizarre. They give themselves no out ball even when they get the ball. Against such gigantic favourites, they're not looking for that in the first half. It's about frustrating them. Believe me, Iran would be playing like Brazil... IF THEY HAD BRAZILIANS.* * Spoiler Not that that helped Qatar qualify for any World Cups... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 They won the first game, ofcourse they're gonna try get 1 here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 It's like being in the longest traffic jam in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, martplfc1 said: I get that, but it just sucks the life out of it for me. I’m thinking of putting FM on it’s that bad. Don't like it then don't watch it. Simple as that. Iran have every right to play however they see fit, for this game, their only chance is to sit deep and soak up the pressure and try and get a point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Always love the moral outrage and bus parking . Iran doing what they can to get something from the game. Playing like this will invite so much pressure at some point Iran will **** up most likely anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 It's not like this is a some regular league game. World Cup happens once every 4 years and teams like Iceland and Iran usually qualify once in every 3-4 tournaments. If stacking 10 players on the goal-line was a viable tactic, they'd do it and noone could blame them. Spanish team is like 10x more expensive than Iranian. If they're so much bettter, winning should be easy enough. Btw, when I said that some continents have way too many teams, everyone bashed me. Now enjoy your football equality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, grff said: That doesn't say much about the England team then Or Portugal or Argentina. I want entertainment on my telly. This is like the American stereotype of what football is like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artest Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Lol it's Iran vs Spain what do people expect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I enjoy watching matches like this, the exhibition of first touch and technique from spain is a pleasure to watch. exquisite. Spain will be beaten by an athletic team thats for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Look at that: Spain had everyone camped in the Iran half, that's when Iran try to break with a huge numerical advantage. That's the whole point. Iran don't need anyone in their half if Spain has everyone in Iran's half, they're inviting them forward so they can attack with surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Bigger teams than Iran will play like this against Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Btw, am I the only one who found Spanish teams over the past decade extremely boring? They won in 2010 with scoring grand total of 8 goals. In 7 games. And everyone jacked off to their tiki-taka. It was just disgusting to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Corner! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 This is actually a quite brilliant performance from Iran. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artest Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Great stuff from Iran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, martplfc1 said: Or Portugal or Argentina. I want entertainment on my telly. This is like the American stereotype of what football is like. I guarantee that if Iran came out trying to play like the 1970 Brazil side you'd be on here posting about how ridiculous it is that such a mismatch is allowed to take place at a WC when Spain are 6-0 up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Iranian player down with a nose bleed, too far up the park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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