This is Ghalenois 's test of character and technical ability .
He has been quite successful in local leagues but this is different level and if he can deliver then who knows...
@Payandeh Iran
With IRAQ upsetting Japan, things HARDER for Iran. in the 2nd round #1 Korea will play against #2 Japan and most likely Japan will advance and in the
QF play vs #1 Iran. We thought Iran Japan would be a finals match but it might be a QF.
IF Galinoie is successful in beating Japan and Iran passes the QF and that is (A BIG IF)
then Galinoie should get SOME respect.
Currently he had success at the local level but he failed in his first stint with TM. This is his 2nd chance, many people don't get it.
The eyes of a nation will be on GN. Can he beat Japan? I don't think so but if he does and Iran go through, he might be the coach, longer than we think.
I knew that Iraq upset was coming. Iraq ALWAYS gives tams like Iran, Japan, and Korea, 90-120 minutes of PURE HELL.
Japan players are comfortable and getting paid in Europe. They care more about other things, like dying their hair blonde vs concentrating on the game.
Iraq on the other hand are 1- playing for their country and 2- playing to get noticed by European clubs. I am KICKING myself for not putting a $100 fun bet on Iraq, I would have cleaned house. They can be a dark horse because Iraq are also a tall team, like Iran. Maybe not win it all but Iraq can go far.
