For those that are interested in statistics and find some excitement in it I have put together some stats for the time that CQ has managed the Iranian team. He has been in charge since April of 2011 and looking at his total record (Friendlies, Asian Cup qualifiers, Asian Cup, World Cup qualifiers, World Cup) he has led Iran during 67 encounters which Iran has won 40, draw 19 and lost 8 times. With this in mind the team carries a 59.70% winning record and stands at a firm 88% (Win/Draw) which is a tremendous achievement in itself.
Taking out the element of friendlies CQ has led Iran during 43 games. In those Iran has won 27 times, Drawn 12 times, and lost 4 times. 2 of the losses are to Argentina and Bosnia during the world cup and the other two are against Lebanon and Uzbekistan during a world cup qualifier. So his official record has him at a 62.7% winning rate with 90.6% (win/draw) and 8.4% loss rate. This is even greater against Asian opposition since if you take out the 3 world cup games the record becomes in 40 games as 27W, 11D, 2L
So technically under CQ Iran has only lost twice against Asian opposition making the record at: 67.5% for victories, 95% (win/draw) and a 5% loss rate. This in itself proves the consistency of the Iranian team. Add this to the 29 consecutive unbeaten record against Asian opposition I have to say the team has come a long way. I think this has to be best record ever by a coach leading Iran. The most important factor is consistency and confidence and for the time being Iran is standing strong and we as the fans have great hopes for them.
Once time allows me I would like to also take a look at the defensive style of Iran and their record when it comes to scoring/ defending/ clean sheets.