Russia 2018 Finalists: International Friendlies (R)

Discussion in 'World Cup 2018 - Russia' started by Iranian Monitor, Oct 10, 2017.

  1. Iranian Monitor

    Iranian Monitor Member+

    Aug 18, 2004
    Nat'l Team:
    Iran
    Around half of the World Cup finalists have already been decided and preparatory matches on the road to Russia have started for many of these teams. Here are some of the results from these friendly matches for teams that have already booked their place in Russia, including the Russians who will there as hosts.

    Please post other such friendly results in this thread.

    October 10 2017

    Russia v Iran 1:1 (0:0)
    Morocco v South Korea 3:1 (2:0)
    Japan v Haiti 3:3 (2:1)
    Saudi Arabia v Ghana 0:3 (0:1)

    October 7 2017


    Russia v South Korea 4:2 (1:0)

    October 6 2017

    Japan v New Zealand 2:1 (0:0)

    October 5 2017

    Iran v Togo 2:0 (0:0)
     
  2. persianfootball

    persianfootball Member+

    Aug 5, 2004
    outside your realm
    the russia game showed the difference between europe and asia. we barely conceded a goal in asia but in this game against stronger opposition we conceded. we are roughly on the same level as russia. i see us finishing 3rd in our group. if its a difficult group, maybe last. if it is an easy group, with luck, possibly 2nd, but unlikely. i am happy we got such a good friendly though. hopefully instead of the usual 2-3 friendlies the year before the world cup, we get at least 4.
     
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  3. Iranian Monitor

    Iranian Monitor Member+

    Aug 18, 2004
    Nat'l Team:
    Iran
    I agree in the besides conceding, we also did find our defense exposed more than a few times. Which was not something I was used to seeing based on our past performances against Asian teams.

    The friendly results I have posted also suggest Asian football isn't in great shape right now. Iran aside, the rest of the Asian teams haven't been getting any good results. South Korea losing 3:1 to Morocco after losing 4:2 to Russia. Japan tying Haiti 3:3. And Saudi Arabia losing 3:0 to Ghana. Not exactly impressive results from the Asian contingent that will be at the World Cup with Iran the only partial exception.
     
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  4. Iranian Monitor

    Iranian Monitor Member+

    Aug 18, 2004
    Nat'l Team:
    Iran
    Looking ahead, the following international friendlies have been confirmed.

    10.11. 13:00 Russia Argentina
    10.11. 22:00 England Germany
    10.11. 22:00 Japan Brazil
    14.11. 22:00 England Brazil
     
  5. vancity eagle

    vancity eagle Member+

    Apr 6, 2006

    its not looking good for Asia but much can change in over half a year.

    Saudi Arabia lost 3-0 at home to a Ghana side without pretty much all of its best players and Korea lost 3-1 to Morocco's bench warmers.

    Japan drawing Haiti at home and beating New Zealand by one goal doesn't do much for their reputation either.

    Iran seems to be the best side and drawing with Russia away is a decent result, but take into account that Russia has been very crap for quite some time. They will likely be the worst European team at the upcomming world cup.

    Unless something changes drastically I see AFC teams all going home after 3 matches.
     
  6. Iranian Monitor

    Iranian Monitor Member+

    Aug 18, 2004
    Nat'l Team:
    Iran
    I give Iran a decent shot (depending on the draw) of advancing from the group stage, which will be a first for us. But overall I agree with your comments.
     
  7. Gorando

    Gorando Member

    Anderlecht
    Belgium
    Mar 12, 2008
    Belgium
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Belgium
    10/11 Belgium - Mexico
    14/11 Belgium - Japan
     
  8. unclesox

    unclesox BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 8, 2003
    209, California
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    11 Nov: Spain v Costa Rica in Málaga
    14 Nov: Russia v Spain in St. Petersburg
     
  9. guri

    guri Member+

    Apr 10, 2002
    Nov 10: Poland - Uruguay in Warsaw

    Nov 14: Austria - Uruguay in Viena
     
  10. NickK

    NickK Member

    United States
    Feb 20, 2016
    Hoboken, NJ
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nov. 14: Portugal vs USA in Faro
     
  11. Area 51

    Area 51 Member+

    Sep 5, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Portugal is also playing Saudi Arabia in Aveiro in order to diversify their opponents after 3 years of playing European teams.
     
  12. Skandal!!!

    Skandal!!! Member

    Legia Warszawa
    Poland
    Apr 26, 2017
    Poland V Uruguay - 10 Nov, 2045 CET, National Stadium, Warsaw
    Poland V Mexico - 13 Nov, 2045 CET, Energa Stadium, Gdansk
     
  13. NickK

    NickK Member

    United States
    Feb 20, 2016
    Hoboken, NJ
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    France v Wales Nov. 10 at Stade de France
     
  14. Skandal!!!

    Skandal!!! Member

    Legia Warszawa
    Poland
    Apr 26, 2017
    Classic Rugby encounter...
     
  15. Flipmode2000

    Flipmode2000 Member

    Feb 28, 2012
    USA -Miami
    Club:
    Millonarios Bogota
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    Colombia vs Korea - Nov 10
    Colombia vs China- Nov 14
     
  16. NickK

    NickK Member

    United States
    Feb 20, 2016
    Hoboken, NJ
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Wales vs Panama - November 14 - Cardiff City Stadium
     
  17. zahzah

    zahzah Member+

    Jun 27, 2011
    Club:
    FK Crvena Zvezda Beograd
    Rumour has it: Nigeria - Argentina 14th November Krasnodar
     
  18. HomietheClown

    HomietheClown Member+

    Dusselheim FC 1971
    Sep 4, 2010
    Club:
    --other--
  19. unclesox

    unclesox BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 8, 2003
    209, California
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    There's a listing for Tuesday October 24, Grenada v Panama (?)
     
  20. NickK

    NickK Member

    United States
    Feb 20, 2016
    Hoboken, NJ
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    UPDATE: This match will now be played at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria to be closer to the areas affected by the recent wildfires. All proceeds from the match, as well as Portugal’s friendly against Saudi Arabia on Nov. 10, will go to benefit those affected.
     
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  21. nfiniti

    nfiniti Member

    Jun 30, 2007
    Rutherford
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    Panama
    Yes, game is at 7pm Eastern. Played at the Kirani James National Stadium in St George's Grenada.
     
  22. vancity eagle

    vancity eagle Member+

    Apr 6, 2006
    Grenada 0 Panama 5

    I dont even think Panama used their full team, I didn't recognize any of the scorers.
     
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  23. NickK

    NickK Member

    United States
    Feb 20, 2016
    Hoboken, NJ
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Panama v Iran - 9 November - Graz, Austria
     
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  24. nfiniti

    nfiniti Member

    Jun 30, 2007
    Rutherford
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    Panama
    only players from the domestic league were called up
     
  25. NickK

    NickK Member

    United States
    Feb 20, 2016
    Hoboken, NJ
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Here is the complete list of qualified teams' November friendlies:
    8 Nov: Czech Republic v Iceland (Doha, Qatar)
    9 Nov: Iran v Panama (Graz, Austria)
    9 Nov: UAE v Egypt (Dubai)
    10 Nov: Russia v Argentina (Moscow)
    10 Nov: Japan v Brazil (Lille, France)
    10 Nov: Belgium v Mexico (Brussels)
    10 Nov: South Korea v Colombia (Suwon)
    10 Nov: England v Germany (London)
    10 Nov: Portugal v Saudi Arabia (Viseu)
    10 Nov: Poland v Uruguay (Warsaw)
    10 Nov: China v Serbia (Guangzhou)
    10 Nov: France v Wales (Saint-Denis)
    11 Nov: Spain v Costa Rica (Malaga)
    13 Nov: Iran v Venezuela (Arnhem, Netherlands)
    13 Nov: Poland v Mexico (Gdansk)
    13 Nov: Bulgaria v Saudi Arabia (Lisbon, Portugal)
    14 Nov: Russia v Spain (Saint Petersburg)
    14 Nov: England v Brazil (London)
    14 Nov: Belgium v Japan (Bruges)
    14 Nov: South Korea v Serbia (Ulsan)
    14 Nov: Germany v France (Cologne)
    14 Nov: Nigeria v Argentina (Krasnodar, Russia)
    14 Nov: Hungary v Costa Rica (Budapest)
    14 Nov: Qatar v Iceland (Doha)
    14 Nov: Portugal v USA (Leiria)
    14 Nov: Austria v Uruguay (Vienna)
    14 Nov: China v Colombia (Chongqing)
    14 Nov: Wales v Panama (Cardiff)
     
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