Iran U-20 Coach Marfavi Disappointed by Defeat against Australia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head coach Samad Marfavi cut a disappointed figure after Iran suffered a defeat against Australia despite dominating the match.
The Australian team defeated Iran 3-2 in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023 Group B fixture on Saturday.
“I want to congratulate Australia for winning the match,” said Marfavi. “The match was a technical affair with both teams being familiar with each other’s tactics. However, we were surprised at the beginning of the match after conceding the two goals.
“We couldn’t adapt to the tempo at the beginning of the match and despite getting two goals of our own, we still couldn't win. We played better in the second half until we let our emotions get in the way.
“Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. This is football,” Marfavi concluded.