We play better against teams that leave us space. We had Oman open once they opened up. Also we have some physical players. Let’s beat China first and see what happens.
True, but notice two penalties were not called for us, one on Ashkan in first half and one on Sardar in second half.
We are playing solid football and create many opportunities, we need to convert them.
If we score and early goal then as you say the other team needs to open up and that would be ideal for our pacey players like Jahanbakhsh to hit them on counters.
Sardar and Taremi both need to improve with their finishing.
It was very unlike Sardar to waste those chances, with Taremi... unfortunately he is a bit of a hit and miss player, but he is such a hassler with great stamina and speed and good technique, just not that good in the final ball.