FIFA - Despite losing their opening matches to Portugal and Spain respectively, Iran and USA both showed real potential. Iran had Portugal on the back foot for a lot of the match, while the Americans were very much a match for Spain for the first two periods.The match Iran-USA, Rio de Janeiro, Sunday 4 November, 14h00 (local time) The stakes Both teams need to win to keep their fate in their own hands. Iran have a definite advantage sitting on the bench in the form of coach Marco Octavio, who has infused his squad with fighting spirit and tactical discipline. His USA counterpart Roberto Ceciliano will be hoping that his charges do not repeat the mistakes made against Spain. The players Iran have a full squad to choose from while Raphael Xexeo is suspended for USA. The history |
Iran, USA playing catch-up
- Persianleague
- - Nov 03, 2007
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