Qolafnoui: I ask the federation to organize bigger games.
▪️ The game against Iraq is an excellent opportunity to test the young players.
Coach of the national football team:
️ During this FIFA window, we tried to give playing time to young players; I believe they performed satisfactorily. However, a team like Iran, which aims to provide more opportunities for its youth, needs to play against bigger teams.
️ The game against Iraq is a good opportunity for us to put young players in front of fans and in difficult conditions.
️ We haven't played at home for almost 500 days; Even in the World Cup qualifiers, we hosted many matches abroad.
️ The goaltending change in this game was part of our wider lineup changes. Both goalkeepers made their international debuts today and performed well. We have two games ahead of us, and in this game, we aimed to give Khalif and Farbadi a chance.
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