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News ID: 62011
Publish Date : 14 January 2019 - 21:23

Queiroz Wants Team to Step Up Against Iraq at AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN (Dispatches) - Following their 2-0 win over Vietnam, Iran to take on Iraq on Wednesday in their final AFC Asian Cup 2019 clash in the Group D.
The final battle in the stage will determine who finishes the group at the top of the table and Iran coach Carlos Queiroz believes this battle against Iraq is very important.
Speaking to AFC, "In football, the next game is always the most important one, and the match against Iraq is a crucial one for us,” declared Queiroz.
"Everything we do will now revolve around the match against Iraq, as we need to be fully focused to play against them. Both teams will be fighting to finish first in the group, as well as maintaining their reputation.
"We will of course try everything we can to be better than them.”