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FIFA World Cup 20 June 2018 - Can Iran case a major upset?

───   MORGAN PIEK 19:00 Wed, 20 Jun 2018

FIFA World Cup 20 June 2018 - Can Iran case a major upset? | News Article
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It was a mix fortunes for Africa yesterday at the 2018 FIFA World Cup being played in Russia.


The Lions of Taranga, Senegal, secured the continents first win at the global showpiece, by stunning the much more fancied Poland, 2-1.

In the last game of the day, the hosts Russia secure their advance to the round of 16 after beating the Pharaohs of Egypt, 3-1. This game was deadlock at 0-0 at the half time break, but the Russian killed the game in a 20 minute spell straight after the break.

This evening the 2010 champions, Spain, play in their second match of the tournament when they take on the minnows, Iran.

The Spanish are the overwhelming favourites to win this evening’s tie, however, the Iranians, have one thing that the Spanish, don’t have, and that is a W to their name.

Spain had to settle for a draw during their opening match when they played to 3-all against Portugal.

Iran, in their turn beat Morocco 1-0 on Friday to kick-off their best possible way.

The former Bafana Bafana and Real Madrid coach and Manchester United assistant, Carlos Quiroz, says that the attitude of his players has been them hope for this evening’s clash in Kazan.

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Quiroz added that while there is always some controversy surrounding Iranian teams, he team just want to realise their dream and play football.

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While the dust has settled after the controversial sacking of the former Spanish coach, Junel Loperigei, just 24 hours before the World Cup kicked off, they will want to establish themselves as series title contenders with a clinical performance.

They were solid against Portugal, but discipline will be key.

This evening’s game in Kazan kicks off at 20:00.

Tomorrow Denmark face Australia, France take on Peru and Argentina have big one against the dangerous Croatia.

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Morgan Piek OFM Sport

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