They've matched that already and must be looking to go further and improve their record. The farthest Iran had progressed at the FIFA U-17 World Cup was the round of 16. And they are fast on the counter- attacks as well. Iran are good in the air and take advantage of the dead ball situations. Mohammad Ghaderi and Mohamad Sharifi have been lively in the midfield. Younis Delgi and Allahyar Sayyad have been brilliant upfront as and have been involved in almost every chance Iran have created. Their strikers have been among goals, defence has looked compact so far and they have conceded just one goal in the tournament. Iran's confidence is sky high after three wins on the trot, especially after a 4-0 thrashing of European powerhouse Germany in their second match. "Now we are looking to do the same against Mexico who will pose a threat with their physical built and stamina and speedy run," the Iran coach said. "Our main focus for tomorrow's match is to play a collective game just like we did in the league phase especially against Germany which was the best in the tournament. Iran will, however, be without their key defender and captain Mohammed Ghobeishavi for tomorrow's match after he received a yellow card against Costa Rica, his second in the tournament.Ĭoach Abbas Chamanianian took Ghobeishavi's absence in his stride, saying these things happen in football. They had would be looking to keep the momentum going in their bid to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in their fourth appearance in the tournament.
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