Futsalroos vs Iran at the AFC Championships

Iran 9-0 winners over Australia. Futsalroos still advance to the Quarter Finals vs Kuwait.

28 May, 2012

In their final group match before moving on to the Semi Finals, the Futsalroos met powerhouse Iran. With 14-1 and 8-0 wins under their belt over Korea and Qatar respectively, Iran dispatched Australia quite easily with a score of 9-0.

Regardless of the result of the match, Australia is progressing through to the quarters courtesy of two great wins over Qatar (3-1) and Korea Republic (6-0). They will meet Kuwait on the 30/5/2012 at 00:30 in the morning.

Below are copies of the tweets that were made during the match…

OzFutsalRef Q/Final winners at #AFCfutsal Championship progress to FIFA #futsalworldcup (and best loser if Thailand beat Lebanon) #futsal #F4A
17 hours ago
OzFutsalRef Q/Finals at #AFCfutsal Championship: Thailand v Lebanon, IR Iran v Uzbekistan, Japan v Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait v Australia. #futsal #F4A
17 hours ago
futsal4all #AFCfutsal Group A: 1. Thailand, 2. Kyrgyzstan, 3. UAE, 4. Turkmenistan. Thais (v LIB) and Kyrgyz (v JPN) progress to quarters. #futsal #F4A
17 hours ago
futsal4all #AFCfutsal Group D: 1. Kuwait, 2. Uzbekistan, 3. China, 4. Indonesia. Kuwait (vAUS) and Uzbekistan (vIRN) progress to quarters. #futsal #F4A
18 hours ago
futsal4all #AFCfutsal Group C: 1. IR Iran, 2. Australia, 3. Qatar, 4. Korea Rep. IRN (v UZB) and AUS (v KUW) progress to quarters. #futsal #F4A
18 hours ago
futsal4all #AFCfutsal Group B: 1. Japan, 2. Lebanon, 3. Tajikistan, 4. Chinese Taipei. Japan and Lebanon progress to quarters. #futsal #F4A
18 hours ago
futsal4all #f4a actually a good result for Aust as we prefer to play Kuwait.
20 hours ago
markbick Beautiful example of fast, high quality play by Iran. Australia will need to learn from the experience for the QFs. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Next game for the Futsalroos is against Kuwait on 30/5/2012 at 00:30am AEST #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Disappointing to be beaten by Iran more than Qatar was, but no disputing the class of the Iranian squad. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all A good experience for the Futsalroos leading into the Qtr Finals. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Final Score : Iran 9 Australia 0. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Goal Iran! Iran 9 Aus 0. Beautiful work from #9 to run rings around Aus. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Inside the last minute of the match now. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all 2 mins left. Aus has been shown how to play Futsal at the top level by Iran. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
Iran_Evolution RT @futsal4all: Goal Iran! Iran 8 Australia 0. Unlucky defensive deflection, easy shot from Iran. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal: Goal Iran!…
20 hours ago
futsal4all Shot and miss from Aus. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Goal Iran! Iran 8 Australia 0. Unlucky defensive deflection, easy shot from Iran. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all 4 mins left in the 2nd half. Iran 7 Australia 0. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Fogarty our most dangerous. Need a couple more like him on the field. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Iran 7 Australia 0. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Aus 2 on 1 unsuccessful. Too slow to take advantage. Iran scores on the counter. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Nice fingertip save from Angelo. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all 9 mins to go 2nd half. Iran 6 Australia 0. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Off the post from Iran. They are lining up to take shots now. Aus unable to keep possession. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Goal Iran! Iran 6 Aus 0. Reasonably simple shot and finish from middle of the pitch. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Save Iran. Aus having to use the long ball to get into the Iran half. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Wasted possession by Aus. Keeper had to throw the ball away. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Aus caught ball watching. Counter attack saved by Iran. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
FutsalFutbol RT @futsal4all: 5:30 into the second half. Iran 5 Australia 0. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Certain goal from Iran saved by Angelo. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Aus attack unsuccessful. More speed needed by the looks of it. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all 5:30 into the second half. Iran 5 Australia 0. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Irans shots 47, Aus shots 5. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Aus attack snuffed out quickly by Iran. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Aus need to pressure Iran more. Sitting too deep, easy opportunities for Iran to exploit. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Save Angelo after Aus loses possession cheaply. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Two misses from Iran. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Iran 5 Australia 0. 1:30 into the 2nd half. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Goal Iran! Nice move from the back, but should have been saved by Aus #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Save Aus. Irans movement off the ball is very impressive. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all 2nd half underway. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Reminder to all that Iran is presently ranked #4 in the world. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all 2nd half starting soon. Iran 4 Australia 0. Australia to meet Kuwait in the Qrts based on current score. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Iran has shown that speed of movement and passing is key. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
markbick Iran playing very quick and tidy futsal. Lovely to watch. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
markbick Australia are getting more confident. Good to see. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
markbick Need to apply pressure to the Iran attack. Iran are getting behind our defense and have too much space, #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
thefleague Futsalroos down 4-0 at half time to the mighty Iran. Hopefully we can keep more ball in the 2nd half #AFCfutsal #futsal #F4A
20 hours ago
mr_futsal Gr8 effort lads… Iran have shown why they are best in Asia!! Keep fighting Roos #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Hard to not see Iran putting away another 3 or 4 in the second half. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all A good learning exercise for the boys. Up against a very fast, skillful and well trained team. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all Aus has had a small amount of time in the Iran half. Iran controlling the pace of the game comfortably. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
20 hours ago
futsal4all First half complete. Iran 4 Australia 0. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Fogarty seems to be our liveliest player so far. Moving with purpose and pace. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all 2 mins left in the half. Iran 4, Australia 0. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Iran pressing well to restrict the Futsalroos movements. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Aus getting the odd nice flick and touch in there. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all 4:30 left in the first half. Iran 4 Australia 0. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Lets hope Steve and Rob can find a way to counter the Iran attack. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Goal Iran! Now 4-0. Iran #19 ran through the whole team, beautiful run and finish. Timeout called. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Aus attack snuffed out with a nice slide tackle. Iran confident and composed. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Angelo is doing well. Plenty of good saves so far this half. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Iran are a very strong team, but Aus defence is too loose. Last goal could have been avoided. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Goal Iran! Score now 3-0. Simple tap in. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all A rare attack on the Iran goal by Aus is unsuccessful. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all 7 minutes left in the first half Goal Iran! Iran 2 Aus 0 #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Game being played 95% of the time in the Aus half. Another close miss by Iran. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Miss from Iran. Being given plenty of room on the ball. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Goal Iran. Nice clean move and an easy finish in the top of the net. Iran 1 Aus 0. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Good intercept from Angelo in goal to deny Iran. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Shot from Giovenali, save from Iran. Resulting corner unsuccessful. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Another attempt from Iran, and another player without a Futsalroo close to them. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
Iran_Evolution RT @futsal4all: Nice shot from Fogarty. Save from Iran. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal: Nice shot from Fogarty. Save from Iran. #F4A #futsal…
21 hours ago
futsal4all Nice shot from Fogarty. Save from Iran. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Another good save. Aus needs to really tighten up at the back. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all 7:40 in to the first half and the score is Iran 0 Australia 0 #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Irans speed around the court proving to be difficult for Aus to get a handle on. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Iran hot on attack the last couple of minutes. Aus struggling to get the ball to do much with it. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Great save Angelo from a point blank shot. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Futsalroos starting to get a bit more confidence. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Attempted chip over the keeper by Aus too high. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Save Australia. Some loose marking at the back by the Futsalroos. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Attempted counter by Aus undone will wayward pass. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Open goal miss by Iran. Aus attack too rushed. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Save Aus. Iran controlling possession well. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
mr_futsal And dont they look fantastic #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Plenty of support for Iran in the stands. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all #f4a in case no one has noticed the boys are wearing the new kit which the socceroo have not yet worn
21 hours ago
futsal4all And we are off! Aus vs Iran to determine 1st and 2nd in Group C of the AFC Champs. GO THE FUTSALROOS!! #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Enjoy the show everyone. We will see some great Futsal tonight. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Iran and Australia now walking on court for the Anthems… #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
mr_futsal Cmon Boys… The Aus Futsal Community is right behind you!! #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all This tournament and the previous one have been a breakthrough for the Futsalroos. Calmer, more composed and clinical. #F4A #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all Good to see Angelo getting a start. Spathis has been excellent in the first 2 games. 2 quality keepers. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all #f4a this is great news
21 hours ago
futsal4all Australia has been playing some attractive Futsal in the previous two games. Hopefully we are in for more tonight. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all #f4a Aust will meet Kuwait in the quarters
21 hours ago
futsal4all Futsalroos most likely to meet Kuwait in the Qrt Finals. A win over Iran will seem them play Uzbekistan. #F4A #futsal #AFCfutsal
21 hours ago
futsal4all #f4a starting 5 Greg Simon Lachlan Forgarty Angelo
21 hours ago