Reza played well and Iran worked their knackers off and did well. But that's the difference one world class player can make which England doesn't have close too.
SO proud to see OUR player shine for a hardworking team at this level.
Thoroughly deserved to score - more so in my opinion than the "world 's best player" who did little more than put away one chance in the 94 minutes.
Think Reza will have earned cult status by the time 9th August arrives - I'm sure the North Upper will be singing a special song for him at the first home game.
BTW I think Andy Townsend would propose to RG if he wasn't already hitched !
I watched this while trying to do other things and found it far more compelling than most of the other games. I was obviously looking out for Reza, but felt Iran did really well and found myself rooting for them more and more. Loved the Charlton references throughout the match. Was gutted at the goal, but it was a world class strike from Messi, who finally had enough space to do that as the Iranians' legs were gone. Think Bosnia will be tough but will be rooting for them again on that one.
Reckon Messi has been watching videos of Reza at Leeds. So impressed with Iran today but you just kind of knew what was going to happen. It wasn't just a rear guard action either, they got forwards and look to retain possession once they regained it rather than just hack it clear.
Was particularly impressed with the keeper, especially as they are so often the weak link in these smaller nations teams but really proud of Reza, such a shame he didn't go hard at the near post with that late chance but he worked his knackers off and showed pace strength and skill. Really hope Big Bald Belgian Bob can get him up for games in a Charlton shirt like he clearly is for Iran.
Would be brilliant if he can get on the score sheet vs Bosnia.
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So weird that its not an Englishman who has inspired me at this tournament.
He deserves a goal from this tournament.
Poor for most of the game and could easily have lost but still won it.
Iran just couldn't keep up the work rate for 94 minutes and got done right at the end but they should be sp proud of that display.
Reza to big Spanish club for £5m. You heard it here first
Thoroughly deserved to score - more so in my opinion than the "world 's best player" who did little more than put away one chance in the 94 minutes.
Think Reza will have earned cult status by the time 9th August arrives - I'm sure the North Upper will be singing a special song for him at the first home game.
BTW I think Andy Townsend would propose to RG if he wasn't already hitched !
So many Charlton mentions.
Even read out the Charlton roll call of players who have played at the world cup.
Was particularly impressed with the keeper, especially as they are so often the weak link in these smaller nations teams but really proud of Reza, such a shame he didn't go hard at the near post with that late chance but he worked his knackers off and showed pace strength and skill. Really hope Big Bald Belgian Bob can get him up for games in a Charlton shirt like he clearly is for Iran.
Would be brilliant if he can get on the score sheet vs Bosnia.