(IranSportsPress) - Iran fought hard against Spain but came up short 1-0 in a tough match that showed Iran is capable of playing against the top teams in the world. Highlights of the Iran Spain match: Iran’s post match press conference:
Fortunate Diego Costa goal sees Spain overcome Iran’s stubborn resistance
(IranSportsPress - Telegraph) - The scoreline will record that Spain beat Iran 1-0, to ease their way towards qualification for the last 16. But rarely can a victory have been as hard won. Never mind the kitchen sink, Spain’s players must have felt as if the entire contents of the local porcelain factory had been hurled
VAR disallows Iran’s goal vs. Spain and Twitter is livid over the referee’s decision
(IranSportsPress - CBS Sports) - Instant replay does a lot of good. It allows officials to go back and make the right call in a questionable situation, and it can also keep matches fair. VAR in the FIFA World Cup has been largely unobtrusive to this point, but that ended during Spain’s 1-0 win over Iran. On the seventh
One Magic Ronaldo Moment Is All Portugal Needs vs. Morocco
(IranSportsPress - NY Times) Andrew Das - At age 33, Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t so much run anymore as he threatens to run. Let the other players sprint and chase all game, he signals with his exquisite lack of industriousness. I will wait here, or maybe just over there, until it is time to do the scoring.
Iran don’t have supermen like Spain, but are able to do super things
(IranSportsPress - Marca) - Iran are set to face Spain in their second game of 2018 World Cup and their coach, Carlos Queiroz, has warned that his team can cause problems to La Roja. The former Real Madrid tactician has also praised his players’ spirit, as well as their individual talent. “We don’t have supermen like
Great Satan 1-2 Iran: the most politically charged match in World Cup history
(IranSportsPress - The Guardian) Eoin O’Callaghan - Iran’s surprise start in Russia comes 20 years after a breakout win over the USA in a match fraught with political underpinnings. There was a small rubber ball, dusty streets and not much else. This was Jalal Talebi’s childhood growing up in Tehran in the 1950s. Every day,
Germany loss a warning for Spain ahead of Iran clash
(IranSportsPress - Reuters) - Spain came through a tough World Cup opener against Portugal in impressive style as the aftershocks of the sacking of their coach were still reverberating and they will need to keep the pedal firmly to the floor when they meet Iran on Wednesday. The thrilling 3-3 draw with Portugal in Sochi
Iran’s Rouzbeh Cheshmi ruled out of World Cup
(IranSportsPress - Tehran Times) – Iran national football team defender Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been ruled out of the 2018 World Cup in Russia after suffering a muscle injury in Team Melli’s training on Sunday. Cheshmi played a pivotal role in Iran’s 1-0 win over Morocco in Group B of the World Cup. According to medical
Iran not an easy opponent for Spain: Alireza Beiranvand
(IranSportsPress - Tehran Times) - Iran national football team goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand said Spain will not have an easy match against Team Melli. Spain will face Iran on June 20 in Kazan in Group B of the 2018 World Cup. “Thank God we won our first game against Morocco. It was a very important match
Iran have chance of beating Morocco: Carlos Queiroz
(IranSportsPress - Tehran Times) Team Melli, who have qualified for the consecutive World Cups for the first time, are making their fifth appearance in the World Cup finals, however the Persian have not yet advanced to the knockout stage. “The first match is always the special match. The tomorrow’s match is a dream match for Iran