For Iran, it's all about gaining some experience and figuring out what works before the 2014 FIFA World Cup where they are pinned with Argentina, Nigeria, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. So, you have to imagine that Carlos Queiroz planned the match with Angola to get a better feel for African sides considering they'll play Nigeria in the group stage. For Angola, it was a chance to try and gain a win over a team in the world cup considering they failed to make it. The two teams met today in Hartberg, Austria for what was an interesting affair. Angola dominated the first half gaining more chances near the goal while Iran suffered an early loss when Sardar Azmoun had to be substituted in the 24TH minute. Hopefully, it was nothing serious for Iran because you don't want to lose anyone in an exhibition match. Angola would finally strike gold in the 42ND minute when Domingos Silva headed in the free kick to put Angola up 1 to 0.
The second half was a completely different story for both teams as Iran made some smart substitutions that saw the team pressing heavily against Angola as they were looking to equalize. That goal would eventually come for Iran in the 57TH minute when Ehsan Hajsafi found Karim Ansarifard making a run toward the box and when he received the pass, he doesn't miss the back of the net for the equalizer. Iran would continue to press and on many occasions the team would have chances toward the net, but they couldn't capitalize. The game would eventually end in a 1-1 draw which was a decent result for Iran, but fans of the team can only hope the team can figure out a way to win in a group that won't be that easy to advance in. They have a heavy task at hand when they face Argentina in the world cup and the last time Iran was in the world cup they only gained a draw and lost the other games.
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