FIFA U-17 World Cup: Spain coach praises Iran ahead of today's QF clash

22 October,2017 11:44 AM IST |  Kochi  |  PTI

Spain coach Santiago Denia is wary of the threat a resolute Iran could pose in their FIFA U-17 World Cup quarter-final here today and called their next opponent the team of the tournament


Spain coach Santiago Denia is wary of the threat a resolute Iran could pose in their FIFA U-17 World Cup quarter-final here today and called their next opponent the team of the tournament.


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Iran exceeded expectations in the ongoing world event as they stormed into the quarterfinals with four wins, which includes a 4-0 drubbing of pre-tournament favourites Germany. "It is not going to be easy. Iran is here because of the good things they have done. They won all the four matches. It is one of the best teams - from defence to attack," Denia said on the eve of the match.

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