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Coach-less Iran takes on Russia in this friendly. Dick Advocaat will try and find his best 11 for the Euro 2012 qualifiers.
Iran won all their matches in the group stages of the Asian Cup, including a win over Iraq. Their hopes of progressing to the semi-finals must have been high when they met South Korea in the quarter-final stage. However, South Korea scored in extra time to leave Iran reeling. Iran doesn’t have a permanent coach yet. Their interim coach, Alireza Mansourian selected the same 23 players who had traveled to Qatar for the Asian Cup. Only two members of the Iranian squad ply their trade outside the continent of Asia. Javad Nekounam and Masoud Shojaei both play for Osasuna in the Spanish La Liga.
Iran vs Russia: Perfect For Momentum Ahead Of Armenia Battle – Advocaat
Sbornaya have a tricky Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia next month and Dick Advocaat believes that today’s Iran vs Russia friendly is perfect for his team to build some good momentum ahead of it.
Russia are currently enjoying life at the top of Group B in the qualifying round of Euro 2012. They seat 2 points above Republic of Ireland, Armenia and Slovakia who have won 7 points from a possible 12. But Dick Advocaat isn’t taking things lightly as the road to Poland-Ukraine is long, indeed. The manager will not be tempted by trying out new things with his squad as he views Wednesday’s Iran vs Russia friendly match as a rehearsal for the Armenia qualifier in March.
“For now, it’s important to have the players feel the game and to recall all playing combinations,” Coach Advocaat told the press in the build up to this evening’s friendly encounter in Abu Dhabi.
Iran vs Brazil Report
Brazil tear apart Iran’s defense to net three goals
Brazil looked at ease in the sweltering Abu Dhabi heat against Iran. The South Americans scored three superb goals and kept Iran on the defensive most of the match.
Iran vs Brazil Preview
Brazil take on Iran in a scorching Middle East friendly
A rejuvenated looking Brazil face Iran in Abu Dhabi, in the first international match to be played between the two sides. The exhibition game will be a good test for both teams, with Brazil expected to win handily.
Petulant Neymar Punished… Or Better, Dropped By Brazil
A few weeks ago, a dispute between Neymar and Dorival Junior saw the ex-Santos coach sacked. Now Neymar’s name has been excluded from Brazil’s squad for October friendlies.
The hot-tempered teenager will not take part in any of the Seleçao’s October friendly matches. 18-year-old Neymar, who shamelessly yelled at his former Santos manager during a match over a penalty kick decision, was dropped by Carlos Dunga’s successor Mano Menezes. In a news conference, the manager explained his decision to omit the young sensational player:“I want to clarify things about our thinking in the way we work. We’ve always said that players receive call-ups based on their performances on the pitch.
“As for Neymar, he has been struggling a bit to find his best form recently, and he has had some problems off the pitch. We will leave these problems outside the Seleçao at this moment.
Stoke City vs. Arsenal, 4th Round FA Cup Preview
The big fish from the Premier League now swim among the surviving minnows as the 4th Round of the FA Cup gets underway this weekend. Here we preview a match up of two of those big fish. New Premier League leaders Arsenal visit 11th place Stoke City on Sunday. The Gunners are in fine form; the Potters are struggling. One fish will gobble up the other and in an FA Cup tie anything can happen.
Stoke come into the FA Cup 4th Round having beaten York City by a comfortable 3-1 margin in the 3rd Round. Despite the vast difference in quality between the two clubs’ respective leagues, the match at first seemed in doubt.