Japan vs Iran friendly match

That's an impossible scenario because of seedlings. We're gonna get either Japan or Australia , not both.

 

The first 30 minutes of the match was pretty shitty, I agree. But the game picked up afterwards and was entertaining enough in the 2nd half, even if neither team was playing really artful football. Still, the game had its moments and looked rather intense as well. In fact, one of the surprising things to me was how the Japanese players, who are generally famous for being well mannered, appeared ready to get into a fight at the slightest provocation and seemed not all that well mannered today.

 

I think the Japanese player was offside on Japan's goal was he not? Nonetheless Haghighi shouldn't have made such a bad mistake. Decent match for Asian standards would be nice to see these two play a competitive match in the next round.

 

You guys are comedy gold.

 

Watch the replay he looked a shoulder offside when the other Japanese player sent the ball in

 

Had it not been for Azmoun missing an open net in the first half and a clear header on goal early in the second half, and Japan equalizing on an offside position thanks to a childish blunter by our goalkeeper, the match would have and probably should have ended 2-0 or 3-1 in Iran's favour. The real comedy here is how hyped this Japan team is. Pray that you don't get Iran in your group next round as you'll be in for a rude awakening. Playing like this, you'll probably end up losing home and away, just like the Koreans in the last WCQ cycle.

 

Man why do some of you Iranian dudes also try to start shit it's just a friendly no need for this just leave it for the next round if they meet

 

Had it not been everything that had been and had it been other things that I wanted to happen, Japan would have won 5-0. But it's not exactly where lies the genius of your humor, I'll keep it for myself. Fair play to Iran and good luck going forward.

 

after kagawa got subbed out at half time, japan improved the game. as long as kagawa plays, this team has no future. playing with kagawa is like playing with 10 men. any line-up without him is a good one. some fans and media are starting to trust him again because of his in-form performance at dortmund. but he will always betray your expectations. it doesn't matter if he is in good shape or bad shape at club level. he was/is/will be always utter garbage for japan. i've followed his actions at international level since 2008 asian u-19 soccer championship but believe me most of his games have been below average.

 

@+PL+

Says the guy who listed a retired player and Danial Davari , who hasn't been invited to Team Melli in 16 months, as a "missing starter" for Iran in a lame attempt to make excuses in case Iran lost . So you're the only one embarrassing yourself here. I simply stated that Japan is overhyped and easier to play against than Korea, and I was right, regardless of the result.

 

Haghighi in a nutshell:

 

Overhyped ? But when ? Don't forget that Japan didn't pass groupstage at last WC, and was eliminated at quarter finals during Asian Cup.

2012, it's over. You had too many expectations, maybe.

 

Time to drop Kagawa to the bench. I don't want Japan to fail at the WC because of him again.

 

Ansarifard snd Davari are neither injured/recovering nor anywhere near Iran squad for months now, neither one is even considered 4th or 5th choice for their positions RIGHT NOW, yet you listed them as missing regulars which can only mean that either you have no clue what you're talking about, or you were just making lame excuses. Either way, you are in no position to lecture me or teach me about Iranian football or the current status of Iranian players.

 

Well, it was a 50/50 game between the two sides.

The last two matches show that Vahid is beginning to diagnose the problems and weaknesses of our NT.

First, recognizing Kagawa's shortcomings and replace him with Kiyotake.

Second, benching Nagatomo, and subbing out Gotuko Sakai in the second half.

Third, playing Shibasaki instead of the invisible Yamaguchi, and despite fears that Shibasaki can't resist physical pressure, he proved his doubters wrong in this game.

Fourth, the team is trying more to penetrate the opposing defences and taking them one on one, which was apparent in the second half against Syria as if Vahid urged them to do so.

But still there are problems to fix.

First, Yoshida.

Second, most of our wingbacks/sidebacks are out of form or not up to the task, which leave us with only Yonekura and Ota as the only potent options + other makeshift wingbacks/sidebacks like Wataru Endo, Niwa and Shiotani.

This leads me to wonder if it will be better if we shift to a 3-men back line to make up with our current shortcomings in that position?

Third, Our players must stop sending aerial crosses inside the box when we are playing with defences more physical and taller than our players, because in most occasions the opposing players will win aerial challenges, as was the case against both Syria and Iran, unless we play with a tall striker inside the box like Ibusuki, Osako or even Sugimoto.

Fourth, our veterans Hasebe, Nagatomo, Okazaki and Honda are already past their primes and showing signs of loss of form, and by the next WC, Hasebe will be 34, and the three others will be 32 = they will be ageing.

Other places in our squad are occupied by players which may have the same problem by 2018, they will be 30 or over, and our current squad average age is already over 26.6, so Vahid shall inject younger alternatives (burned in 1990 or after) and try to integrate them in the team, instead of calling-up the likes of Niwa, Koroki and etc.

Our best line-up at the moment should be:

Nishikawa.
Yonekura - Makino - Morishige - Ota.
Hasebe - Shibasaki.
Kiyotake.
Usami - Muto - Honda.

Hopefully Vahid will does his homework excellently and fix our shortcomings.

 

No you don't, you have no clue what you're talking about. Ansarifard and Davari are not considered regular missing players. You just made that up.

This is the current packing order for our keeper position:

1. Haghighi
2. Biranvand
3. Akhbari
4. Makani
5. Forouzan

And this is the current packing order for our forward position:

1. Azmoun
2. Gucci
3. Taremi
4. Rezaei
5. Sharifi

 

Full Game:

 

Thanks man.

 

Guys can you discuss your NT's issues in your forum please?