Iran in Tears: AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015

Heartbreak for Iran as they lose to Iraq in the #AC2015 Quarter Finals

[wasteofspace]

These young men represented their country with incredible passion and commitment, they were valiant and inspiring examples of a never say die attitude. Every Iranian should give them a standing ovation.

[ali]

Happy and proud to see Iraq progress. Hard luck for Iran. Together with Iraq, the two contested the most beautiful game in this Asian Cup

[umad]

What hurts the most is that under any other ref, this game would've been put to bed for Iran 3-0 or 4-0 quite easily.

[iamaniraqiguy]

Hard luck Iranians, you did great. Good luck to Iraq. I hope you will achieve the next Asian Cup 2019. Viva Iraq.

[avestagp]

Iraq + Williams couldn't beat Iran with 10 players in 126 minutes. Well done to our boys. They fought well. We are proud of them. It's Penalty shoot outs and it can happen to any team even the best teams like Iran & Japan.

[PjRhythm]

I'm Japanese and we're supposed to meet you at the Final, IRAN...
I hardly believe two of us couldn't remain even in the semi finals

[pakchu]

good perfomance by iraq team, respect from moscow !

[elmatygb]

This shit is so sad, Iran deserved to win! :´(

[jasminal.]

from iraq, hard luck Iran you ave a wonderfull team. this is footbal one time you win one time you loose.

[arshiazex]

IRAN AND PERSIAN GULF FOR EVER... TNX MR. CARLOS

[aliha]

That's so unfair.. Benjamin Williams is not really a good referee. His stupid decisions caused Iraq to win this game.. Iran was way more dominant and well deserved to be among top 4.. Shame!!!

[samitimes]

AFC and its fixed games. Referee killed the game by making the worst decision ever. No wonder AFC never become strong/Famous as UEFA. AFC Asian Cup The AFC

[bardia]

It is so unfair! Team melli has been struggling with international sanctions, lack of funds, and politics that hinder their progress for a many years now. They still managed to make it through and rise above the limitations only to be pushed down by referees. First the PK that was stolen from us during world cup, and now this game which was essentially handed to Iraq by the referee. I hope Iraqis won't forget to send Ben Williams a gift basket and a thank you note! I hope this is the end of his career!

[navidyousefian]

Whats the problem guys?! You did your best. We all proud of you. This is not the end, this was just a bad exprience. LUV YA

[RickyCage]

IN TEARS BECAUSE OF YYOUR REFEREE, WHICH YOU FINED OUR COACH FOR COMPLAINING ABOUT. ARAB FOOTBALL FEDERATION YOUR A DISGRACE

[maryamgholizad]

This made me cry and inshallah iran would next asian cup 😢and Iraq cheated

[babakgho]

This is a sample of a political organization playing with emotions of millions of people. This is the victory of a terrible referee who can be ashamed of himself lifetime. This is the way that FairPlay becomes a joke, a ridiculous joke that nobody believes that.
Congratulations to Mr. Williams who made a nation cry...

[vflwolfsburg]

congratulation for my iraqi team, hard luck for iran

[khalufwalou]

Iran didn't deserve the loss. They played well just bad luck. Best of luck for other competitions. 

[DrHalberx]

Iraq players don't even help them...