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Argentina v Iran WC 2014

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  1. QPR999

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    Group F: Argentina v Iran

    Venue: Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte

    Kick-off: 5pm (1pm, Brazil time)

    TV coverage: ITV1, from 4pm

    Odds: Argentina 1/8, Draw 8/1, Iran 22/1

    Referee: Milorad Mazic, Serbia

    Managers: Alejandro Sabella (Argentina), Carlos Queiroz (Iran)
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    Key clash: Lionel Messi (Argentina) v Jalal Hosseini (Iran)

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    Iran’s 32-year-old centre-back will have to keep his wits about him against Argentina’s talented attack. The spotlight will be on him as he tries to stop Messi from sparkling like he did in the second half against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

    One to watch: Angel di Maria (Argentina)

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    The Real Madrid midfielder was full of tricks against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Argentina’s opening win. He plays a key role for Sabella’s side, acting as a link between the defensive midfielders and the likes of Sergio Aguero and Messi in attack.
    Head-to-head record: Played 1 Argentina Wins 0 Draws 1
    Familiar face: Manchester City right back Pablo Zabaleta is a rock at the back for Argentina.
    History lesson: This is Argentina and Iran’s first World Cup encounter. Their only previous meeting was in a friendly in March 1977 in Madrid, with the game ending 1-1.
    Did you know? Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella is a closet Yorkshireman. From 1978-1981 he played for Sheffield United and Leeds.
    Best bet: Argentina to win 3-0 - 9/2



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  2. Hoops Eternal

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    Cheers nines. I think I'm in love, the dusky maiden in the Argentina shirt! :emoticon-0115-inlov
     
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  3. Kilburn

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    Have completed my Saturday chores and now settled down to watch the World Cup.

    Iran, a bit lucky at times, seem to be are holding their own against Argentina - wonder if they'll make it to half-time still @ 0-0?

    Close, but no cigar for Messi on that free kick.
     
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  4. Kilburn

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    He just did a Rooney with the goal begging.
     
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  5. FinnHoop

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    Iran using the same tactic as Chelsea in CL. They should buy that Iran team, would save a few £ in player wages :emoticon-0105-wink:
     
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  6. Kilburn

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    Iran should have just taken the lead.
     
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  7. Grifter

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    I still rate Dejagah, he'd be a sensible buy. Iran rely on him really heavily
     
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  8. Kilburn

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    He was really starting to lose it though with the ref on that penalty appeal.

    Messi misses!
     
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    Kilburn, Jun 21, 2014
  9. WBA2_QPR3

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    Iran should be in front. Roy could learn a lot from this game about their passion desire and team ethic.
     
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  10. Kilburn

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    Almost a goal for Dejagah! Could be a good addition to our squad - likely can play at Premier League level.
     
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  11. WBA2_QPR3

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    Well hes at Fulham so in theory yes Kilbs
     
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  12. Grifter

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    He was one of Fulham's best players last season!
     
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  13. TootingExcess

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    Dejagah, Ruiz all these ex-Fulham players having stormers. England should've taken OBZ
     
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    Iran are matching the Argies. We would have rolled over by now
     
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    Anyone else noticed Ruiz has been on a mega diet? The bloke's like a pipe cleaner
     
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  16. Kilburn

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    Another free kick miss for Messi - hope the Argies don't nick this game.

    Good saved again by the Iranian keeper.
     
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  17. Hoops Eternal

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    Iran certainly don't deserve to lose
     
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  18. Kilburn

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    Yes, he was at Fulham, so I probably should have phrased that ......"continue to play in the Premier League".

    Perhaps Fulham last season were like us under Hughes, with a capable squad of players on paper, but just not performing together.
     
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  19. WBA2_QPR3

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    Sadly i think the Argies will nick it
     
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  20. Flyer

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    Iran should be winning, the ref bottled that pen decison. It wasn't even one where he chose to go down

    They must be under 25% for pen decisions, they'd be better flipping a coin to decide what to do!

    Of course it was a fk and yellow at the other end for the exact same tackle.
     
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