Iran vs Qatar live stream soccer world cup qualify match video sopcast online on HD TV

Iran vs Qatar live stream soccer world cup qualify match video sopcast online on HD TV

Time and Date:12/06/12 20:00 Local Time

Venue:Tehran

Status: LIVE

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Qualification history
Since their continental emergence in the 1960s, Iran have consistently been among Asia's perennial major contenders. After prevailing in three AFC Asian Cups (1968, 1972, 1976), Team Melli sealed qualification for the 1978 FIFA World Cup™, becoming the first west Asian nation to do so. After spending the next two decades in hibernation, Iran secured a famous away-goals victory over Australia to reach France 1998. Eight years later in Germany, Iran made their third appearance, but erratic form saw Team Melli finish behind Korea Republic and Korea DPR to miss South Africa 2010.

FIFA World Cup finals history
Despite their presence within Asia, Iran have so far been unable to progress beyond the group phase at the FIFA World Cup. They finished their debut campaign with a point, courtesy of a 1-1 draw against Scotland. But their first win came in the second appearance when a golden generation, boasting the likes of Ali Daei, Karim Bagheri and Mehdi Mahdavikia, came up with a memorable 2-1 defeat of USA. Their last participation at Germany 2006 saw them head home with a point after a 1-1 draw against debutants Angola.

The current crop
Iran recently recruited well-credentialed Carlos Queiroz to take care of their destiny but laying the foundation of the current team was predecessor Afshin Ghotbi. In the wake of their failed campaign for South Africa 2010, Ghotbi brought in a group of talented youngsters to provide the team with fresh impetus. His new-look squad began promisingly in January's AFC Asian Cup, easing into the last eight as the only team to complete the group campaign with an unblemished record. However, a tight solitary-goal defeat against nemesis Korea Republic in the quarter-finals suggested that they have yet to reach their best. Queiroz, for his part, got his tenure off to a good start as Team Melli swept past Maldives 5-0 on aggregate to reach Asia’s third qualifying round for Brazil 2014.

The key players
Filling the void left by Mahdavikia is captain Javad Nekounam, who has quickly established his place as the team's talisman. Aside from providing leadership, the skipper provides creativity alongside Osasuna team-mate Masoud Shojaei. Striker Karim Ansarifard stands out among the emerging generation, while in defence there is the vastly-experienced Mohammad Nosrati. Upon his appointment Queiroz recalled the richly talented Ali Karimi, a long-standing playmaker who has figured prominently for Iran in qualifying over the past three FIFA World Cups.

Coach: Carlos Queiroz
Best performances in a FIFA competition: FIFA World Cup Argentina 1978, France 1998, Germany 2006 (Group stages), Men's Olympic Football Tournament Montreal 1976 (Quarter-finals)
Former stars: Ali Daei, Khodadad Azizi, Karim Bagheri

Qatar profile:
Qualification history
Qatar’s first bid to reach the FIFA World Cup™ came in 1978, when they finished last in a group containing Bahrain and Kuwait. The national team have participated in the qualifying stages of every FIFA World Cup since then, but have yet to grace the finals. Their best performance was in reaching the fourth and final round of the Asian qualifiers for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, when they finished third in their group behind Korea Republic and United Arab Emirates. 

The current crop
The introduction of professional football to the Qatar leagues has improved both the standard of play within the country and the performances of the national side, who won the 2004 edition of the Gulf Cup with a squad led by former AFC Player of the Year Khalfan Ibrahim. Lack of consistency remains a key issue with Qatar going down to Vietnam 2-1 in the return leg in Asia’s second qualifying round for Brazil 2014, although they progressed courtesy of their 3-0 home win. Brazilian coach Sebastiao Lazaroni was dismissed after the team's group stage exit from the Arab Games in December 2011.

The key players
Ibrahim is not the only young Qatari to have enjoyed success in recent years. Uruguay-born striker Sebastian Soria has been a lynchpin of the team’s attack, while playmaker Hussein Yasser, currently with Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek, has experience at the highest levels of European and African football. Up-and-coming youngsters include strikers Hassan Al Haydous, Khaled Muftah and Yousef Ahmad, and defender Ibrahim Majed.

Coach: Paulo Autuori
Best performance in a FIFA competition: FIFA U-20 World Cup Australia 1981 (Runners-up)
Former stars: Ibrahim Khalfan, Mansoor Muftah, Mubarak Mustapha