Iran confronts Japan in search of the first final since 1976

Today, at 16:00, Al Quds Al – Sharif, Iran and Japan are in the spotlight in the semifinal of the AFC 2019.

Today, at 16:00, Al – Quds Al – Sharif, Iran and Japan are in the heat in the semifinal of the 2019 Asian Cup.
Iran is looking for its first final in 43 years when the "samurai", record four times higher, faces an expected summit between the two top-rated continental parties.
Since being third in the Asian Cup in 1976, Iran have not been able to qualify for the semi-finals in five attempts, the last time in 2004, after a defeat against China on penalties. .
Fifteen years later, Tim Milli is back in the semifinals and is more confident than succeeding in the "punishment role" after his impressive wins of four wins, one draw, 12 goals and a superb save from goalkeeper Alireza Piranvand.
"The excellent level of previous matches and the cleanliness of my game have only been due diligence and a constant effort to develop my level," said Piranvand, who was sanctioned by Ahmed Mubarak (Kano) , from Oman, in the round of 16. "I hope to be able to continue at the same level in the match Japan."
"We are now focusing on Japan in order to avoid any stumbling blocks, and we want to be champions, especially as we are a qualified team and we have the tools to achieve that. ambition, "said Persepolis goalkeeper.
"We hope to go further (in the semifinal)." Japan has a very strong team, but we hope to be able to write the story, "said Alireza Jahnabakhsh.
Jahnabakhsh and Sardar Azzmon, the Russian striker of four goals, must redouble efforts to compensate for the absence of Mehdi Tarmi, who scored three goals because of the suspension.
Iran and Japan were different in the current version, the first of an offensive and defensive defense, while the second lacked comfortable progress in their matches, having won five victories by one goal, including three with a score 1-0, eight goals and three conceded.
However, the Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo believes that this is positive for his team and not the opposite.
"I think that the way we control the matches after the registration is really good, we can play with very good risk control, and as a team we can determine how we want to play, especially in terms of defense, "said Endo.