Dr. Gonzo Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Azeem said: Iran should win the Asian Cup comfortably ! They probably should but they are serial bottlers. And Azmoun is only good against bad sides imo, against Japan he’ll be anonymous. And if he proves me wrong, cool. But that’s what I’ve noticed watching him. And if he proves me wrong, then maybe Iran will. Iran hasn’t won anything in international football since before the revolution (no surprise there...)
Azeem Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Dr. Gonzo said: They probably should but they are serial bottlers. And Azmoun is only good against bad sides imo, against Japan he’ll be anonymous. And if he proves me wrong, cool. But that’s what I’ve noticed watching him. And if he proves me wrong, then maybe Iran will. Iran hasn’t won anything in international football since before the revolution (no surprise there...) Qualified consecutively for the WC for the first time and almost reached the round of 16 is quite an achievement
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 Just now, Azeem said: Qualified consecutively for the WC for the first time and almost reached the round of 16 is quite an achievement Yeah I suppose, but pre-revolution they actually won a couple trophies. Its also a bit of a loser mentality to say almost progressing in a tournament is an achievement. But comparatively in the World Cup, Iran’s mostly made up of players that I would call pretty shit - even if they’re good in Asia. Japan’s the best Asian team, even if they’ve coasted this tournament. Prove me wrong Iran!
Azeem Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Yeah I suppose, but pre-revolution they actually won a couple trophies. Its also a bit of a loser mentality to say almost progressing in a tournament is an achievement. But comparatively in the World Cup, Iran’s mostly made up of players that I would call pretty shit - even if they’re good in Asia. Japan’s the best Asian team, even if they’ve coasted this tournament. Prove me wrong Iran! Two of them on home ground contested by 8 teams out of which Korea was the only real competitor Lol losers mentality, its about performing more than expectations
Marc Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 Vietnamese football hasn’t had an amazing year. Incredible scenes out there for these games and their U23 teams sucess. Lam tot Viet Nam.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, Azeem said: Two of them on home ground contested by 8 teams out of which Korea was the only real competitor Lol losers mentality, its about performing more than expectations You’re not wrong, and Iran’s group put them in an almost impossible situation. I still think Iran are big bottlers though, and I will unless they win this. I don’t like Mehdi very much as a player.
nudge Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, Marc said: Vietnamese football hasn’t had an amazing year. Incredible scenes out there for these games and their U23 teams sucess. Lam tot Viet Nam. And AFF Suzuki Cup title.
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted January 24, 2019 Subscriber Posted January 24, 2019 27 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Japan’s the best Asian team, even if they’ve coasted this tournament. Japan have been a little lackluster for me in this tournament and for the most part they've required some luck to get to the place they have now. Their defense is the weakest thing going for them and with the intensity Iran play with they might actually spend more time defending than attacking. This team isn't the same team that went to Russia and capitulated due to poor game management its a weirdly different composition and they may get to the final but I am still reserved on how good they will be when it actually counts against stronger opposition.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 26 minutes ago, Mel81x said: Japan have been a little lackluster for me in this tournament and for the most part they've required some luck to get to the place they have now. Their defense is the weakest thing going for them and with the intensity Iran play with they might actually spend more time defending than attacking. This team isn't the same team that went to Russia and capitulated due to poor game management its a weirdly different composition and they may get to the final but I am still reserved on how good they will be when it actually counts against stronger opposition. Sounds good for Iran
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted January 24, 2019 Subscriber Posted January 24, 2019 Just now, Dr. Gonzo said: Sounds good for Iran When the tournament started I really thought Japan were in a good position to be quite good (they still might be) but as its progressed they seem to be grinding out wins instead of actually stamping their authority on games. Is this an indicative of how much progress there has been in Asia since the last tournament? I think so. Does it mean they won't win it? I don't think anything is indicating a clear favourite yet so its one game at a time and see who can last longer. As long as Australia come nowhere near the trophy I'll be content. I call either Iran or Japan to lift it out of everyone I have seen so far.
Guest Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 I should note that Iran haven't conceded a single goal yet in this tournament.
Azeem Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Interesting thing about Iran is that they don't have any first team squad. CQ rotates his players all the time based on the weakness and strengths of the opposition.
Guest Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Just now, Dr. Gonzo said: South Korea v Qatar has been shite so far. Really? I'm enjoying it. Very end to end.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, Blue said: Really? I'm enjoying it. Very end to end. You and I tend to have widely different views on football tbh
Guest Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Just now, Dr. Gonzo said: You and I tend to have widely different views on football tbh Ha, sometimes its good to disagree with others. Especially when it's the likes of you who puts in logic. Creates debate. This game has been fun if you ask me. Every 2 or 3 minutes there is a dangerous counter that is usually wasted horribly but it does get me off my seat.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, Blue said: Ha, sometimes its good to disagree with others. Especially when it's the likes of you who puts in logic. Creates debate. This game has been fun if you ask me. Every 2 or 3 minutes there is a dangerous counter that is usually wasted horribly but it does get me off my seat. It’s been open, which is fun, so I see where you’re coming from. But so low on quality, which I think you see where I’m coming from in mentioning they keep wasting chances horribly. The wastefulness is pissing me off tbh.
Guest Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Dr. Gonzo said: It’s been open, which is fun, so I see where you’re coming from. But so low on quality, which I think you see where I’m coming from in mentioning they keep wasting chances horribly. The wastefulness is pissing me off tbh. Pro tip: if you don't want to watch wasteful teams, South Korea is the last side you want to watch On the other hand, Qatar are a lot better than I gave them credit for.
Eco Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 I haven't watched this, but I'm constantly shocked about how hard it is for India to field a competitive team.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, Blue said: Pro tip: if you don't want to watch wasteful teams, South Korea is the last side you want to watch On the other hand, Qatar are a lot better than I gave them credit for. I mean based on your view of Rodgers I’m gonna make my own decisions, but yeah I don’t rate South Korea at all at present. 1-1, finally this game really comes to life. Wait VAR takes it away. Still 1-0 Qatar
Guest Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 I am so behind. Twitter spoiled the Qatar goal, and now Dr Gonzo spoiled the Korea equalizer BEFORE I saw the Qatar goal
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Just now, Blue said: I am so behind. Twitter spoiled the Qatar goal, and now Dr Gonzo spoiled the Korea equalizer BEFORE I saw the Qatar goal Oh check the edit out for more spoilers lol
Guest Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Ruled out! I'll be honest: I had a feeling Qatar would take it. They've been very good in the tournament and in the friendlies beforehand that I knew they had something about them. First time proper watching them and I've not been unimpressed. South Korea on the other hand, have been totally reliant on Son since he arrived. 10 minutes left til I get my prediction right.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 I normally like to cheer for Australia, as they're just English people with funny accents that had criminal ancestors we sent to go live on the world's arsehole... but I'm hoping for an all Middle Eastern final now. And an Iran win please
Guest Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 These commentators are so annoying. They keep harping on about how big a shock this is, how it's the biggest shock in Asian Cup history and that South Korea beat Germany at the World Cup. "Not many could have predicted this" well I did because I've actually watched Korea enough to know they were going to lose.
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