ACL Quarter Final Sepahan vs. Al Ahli [R]

[Footbalist]

sepahan is not a same team compare to last year ..

Of course! The two black holes swallow all decent players from the other clubs, don't utilize them properly, and at the same time ruin the affected clubs for the next couple of years. The clubs regroup, rebuild, and make a good showing, the black holes return with their mouths wide open, and the tired, old story is repeated!

[Ali N.]

Bad result for Sepahan! Sepahan management knew they had to play this year in ACL (quarters), so why they let go of some of their good and effective players (i.e. Bruno Cesar)? I know it's about money, but weren't they looking to break the pattern and win ACL this year? While they didn't score goal, it's good they didn't concede either (lucky on couple of missed opportunities by Al Ahli)!

[Zob Ahan]

The only positives about today's game was 1)the defence was not bad and 2)Khalatbaris shot that hit the post and 3) No goal conceded.
The firecraker was just embarasing. This is what happens when they make attendance free. Every mother fu$ker will go and they don't give a $hit about the team. Stupid Kolahkaj throws it on the ground LOL.

[lordofmordor]

Is there a way we can get one good news about Iran, anytime day or night, any month or year, ony any possible subject? It has become a country of bad news.

[Iran-Esteghlal-Inter]

I just watched the highlights -- Sepahan didn't get result but at least they play good football and with passion --
They deserved to win this game

[Arash_Naeni]

If anything i think the pressure is now on Al-Ahli, even though even a 1-0 win at home would of been good to take to Saudi Arabia, Al Ahli will need to attack.
If Sepahan can manage to squeeze an away goal then i think its all theirs for the taking.

I feel their defence is strong enough, if their strikers can put away their chances we will beat Al-Ahli away no doubt.

I just don't think Sepahan's journey is finished yet, got a feeling the game might go to penalties, hopefully Sepahan can make us proud, would love to see them in the semifinals.
Personally i believe all Saudi teams will get eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Sepahan-Guangzao in the semis. Kranjcar vs Lippi

[Ali N.]

I know I have talked about this before but it's worth mentioning again: ACL's schedule doesn't suit our teams... Not that I am trying to find an excuse for our failures but it doesn't suit west asian teams overall as their leagues run same as UEFA or even other continents like Copa Libertadores, Africa or CONCACAF for that matter... ACL is only suited for east asian teams as their leagues start in March, April and runs 'til December (in most cases), that's why you don't see any complaints from east asians. For our teams, they have to play with 2 different formations... By bringing this up, I am trying to figure out what is AFC trying to acheive with ACL as they have ran it for over 5 years now? Wasn't it supposed to be asian versin of UEFA Champions League?! So why we are not even following their format, schedule, etc.???

[houmanbahal]

Made the home page of Yahoo!!!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer...1311--sow.html

[OSTAD POOYA]

How come Navidkia is not invited to the NT? He is one hell of a player. A certain play maker which we clearly lack!

[Iran-Esteghlal-Inter]

Made the home page of Yahoo!!!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer...1311--sow.html

Just watched it -- the game wasn't cancelled -- it was ACL game not home game ... ITN sucks

[farzin-a]

Sepahan FC midfielder tosses explosive from the pitch seconds before it goes offhttp://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer...1311--sow.html

[pendar]

Made the home page of Yahoo!!!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer...1311--sow.html

Turns out that object was some kind of mini grenade or firecracker, which exploded upon landing, causing the referee and his assistant to run like they were Forrest Gump and the small explosion was a bunch of rock-throwing bullies.

No one was hurt in the incident, and the game was allowed to continue once the referee had changed his underwear.

^ lol wtf! who wrote this?

[Mehran(ISP)]

Sepahan FC midfielder tosses explosive from the pitch seconds before it goes offhttp://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer...1311--sow.html

I saw this on Brian William's nightly news at 6:30 Primetime in U.S and couldn't believe it. Thank to whoever is up there; wow, what a luck