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October 13, 2000
Watch Iran's goals
Beirut Oct. 12 (Iran Sports Press) -- Watch Iran's four goals
against Lebanin in the Asian Cup championships >>>
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Daei: "Lebanon will not make it through"
Beirut Oct. 12 (Iran Sports Press) -- With video: In a post game
press conference following Iran's 4-0 defeat of Lebanon on Thursday, Iranian
captain and star striker said the Lebanese team will have problems ahead
against Iraq. "The Lebanese team is too young for these games",
Daei told reporters. "I hope they player better but Lebanon will have
problems", he said >>>
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Briefs from Lebanon
Tehran (Aftab-e Yazd) -- News briefs from the Asian Cup in Lebanon...
Free tickets from Lebanese fans... bonuses from Irqais... 15,000 Iranian
fans... >>>
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* Watch Iran's goals
* Daei: "Lebanon will not make it through"
* Briefs from Lebanon
* Iran thrash Lebanon in Asian Cup opener
* Iran favorites to win Asian Cup 2000
* Persepolis facing financial crisis
* Talebi: We're here to win
* Give Talebi a break
* Lebanon: Poor hosts
* Violence threat at Asian Cup looms
* Zivadinovic: "I'm scared of Iran"
* Azadegan standings
* Mark your calendars: Asian Cup
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Thursday
October 12, 2000
Iran thrash Lebanon in Asian Cup opener
Beirut Oct. 12 (Iran Sports Press) -- Iran staged a remarkable
debut in their run-up to claim the Asian Cup for a record fourth time in
their history, before inflicting hosts Lebanon a humiliating 4-0 defeat
in front of nearly 55.000 home fans crammed at Beirut's Sports City Stadium
tonight >>>
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Iran favorites to win Asian Cup 2000
(Iran Sports Press) -- With video: Iran last won the Asian Cup, Asia's
most prestigious title, twenty four years ago. For Iranians memories from
that game have never gone away. Kuwait's goal keeper, Ahmad Tarabulsi,
handled the ball outside his penalty box in minute 73. A free kick was
awarded to Iran, from which Ali Parvin scored Iran's winning goal. A spectacular
shot which left Tarabulsi hopelessly wondering what had happened >>>
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Persepolis facing financial crisis
Tehran (Iran Varzeshi) -- There are growing signs that Persepolis is
facing serious financial difficulties. Some players are complaining that
their salaries have not been paid >>>
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Wednesday
October 11, 2000
Talebi: We're here to win
Tehran (Iran Varzeshi) -- "We are here to take the championship,"
says national soccer team head coach Jalal Talebi about the Iran's chances
in the Asian Cup matches in Lebanon, which start Thursday. In an interview,
he said he expects Khodadad Azizi to join the team, but Mehdi Tabatabaie's
injuries means Vaezi will defend the goal >>>
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Give Talebi a break
Tehran (Iran Varzeshi) -- Jalal Talebi has been criticized for changing
the squad line-up from a 2-4-4 to a 3-5-2. But his critics should act smart.
This in the Asian Cup finals and we need to tone it down a little, even
if Talebi has made the wrong decision >>>
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Lebanon: Poor hosts
Tehran (Iran Varzeshi) -- The Lebanese hosts of the Asian Cup have not
provided proper facilities to the Iranian soccer team. Maybe they are trying
to ruin the team's morale, says Sattar Hamadani >>>
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Tuesday
October 10, 2000
Violence threat at Asian Cup looms
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - With the threat of more violence looming in the
Middle East, the Asian Cup soccer tournament intends to proceed with its
opening ceremony on Thursday. The 12-nation tournament, Asia's premier
soccer event, is the biggest sports event in Lebanon since the end of the
civil war in 1990 >>>
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Zivadinovic: "I'm scared of Iran"
BEIRUT, October 9 (Iran Sports Press) -- The Yugoslavian head coach
of Iraq, Milan Zivadinovic, said he fears Iran in its group games. Zivadinovic
said on Monday he is satisfied with his team but is scared of Iran. He
added Iran are a tough opponent as they have a number of 'big players'
on their team >>>
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Azadegan standings
Tehran October 9 (Iran Sports Press) -- Latest Azadegan League standings:
Saipa and Zobahan have taken first and second place, taking advantage of
fewer games played by Persepolis and Esteqlal >>>
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Monday
October 9, 2000
Barzegar resigns
TEHRAN, October 7: Mansour Barzegar, the head coach of the Iranian Wrestling
Team, said upon arrival in Iran on Saturday that he has submitted his resignation
to the Iranian Wrestling Federation. Barzegar said he will no longer be
involved in the Iranian wrestling Federation >>>
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Iran defeat Hamburg
LÜBECK, October 6 (Iran Sports Press) -- Hamburg´s coach
sent his B-team to the field against Iran, as only Anthony Yeboah, Nico
Jan Hoogma and Martin Groth were members of the first team. Iran started
very strong, in the 2nd minute Ali Daei shot the ball over the goal and
only five minutes later it was Daei again, but Schober got the ball. Iran
controlled the midfield, Ali Karimi did well as playmaker, former Bielefeld-midfielder
Bagheri played the defensive part behind the young Karimi >>>
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Brazil thrash Iran
RIO DE JANEIRO, October 6 (Iran Sports Press) -- The Iranian National
Futsal Team suffered a 8-1 defeat at the hands of World Champions Brazil
in a friendly match on Friday. Brazil's goals were scored by Tobias (2
goals), Schumacher (3 goals), Hawk, and Vander (2 goals). Iran's only goal
was scored by Ahmad Baghbanbashi >>>
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