7:10 As an Iranian-Canadian watching this, I had no idea until now that such a great rendition of the Australian national anthem was sung right before this match! I’m mesmerized by the singer and the crowd singing in unison. That has to be one of the best performances of the Australian anthem!
Watching this in 2024… it was a historic night for Iran but we all felt for the Aussies at the same time… absolutely crazy game.. why you gotta love football
@@boggy6060 Iranians needed it more than you guys! Trust me on that! Iranian people were and are in terrible shape due to the Islamic regime. Football was the only thing giving them a glimpse of hope
I was 10 or 11 boy in shiraz south of iran,ill never forget that day,my mom was crying from the heart and askin god for winin,till the last minute,oh god we ran to the street all the neighbours were out ,how happy days were those days,at least we all cared about national team not like nowadays,these mullahs destroyed our happy country and the love of being a persian,i miss those old days
First introduction to live football and for some reason have kept coming back NSL/A-league ever since, lump in the back of the throat and tear in the eye till this day.
I'm an Iranian Australian and I remember I was watching this live. I was a teenager at the time. We were over the moon when we beat Australia. Watching this in 2022, as an Australian citizen in Melbourne, made me sad and I just felt the sadness many Australians felt back then. This was truly a disaster. Australia should have gone through. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome Maz, Great sporting moment for Iran bro, i was at the MCG that day, never before seen such a huge crowd be so silent at the end, could hear a pin drop. 2006 help me get over this day 😀. Great memories
Australia played the perfect game in this match and the result could have been close to a two digit number for them. However, the reason Iran was outmatched like that had a lot to do with the fact that since the rise of the islamic republic in Iran in 1979, this was their first time facing a strong sophisticated country in all terms in front of their ninety eight thousands home supporters. The Iranian players were so effected by the sophisticated atmosphere of the Cricket Ground, that for the first 25 minutes of the game, they were out of their elements and apart from the goal keeper, every other player was in a state of disarray and panic. Nothing however to take away from Australia's power and talent from the head coach to the players. Every Asian country participating in the 98 world cup qualifiers including Iran, were well aware of Australia's talent and power and wanted to avoid facing them by qualifying early as South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Japan did. Once Iran realized that it was Australia that they had to challenge for the last available spot for the world cup, the hopes of the team and their many supporters were greatly lowered as the main question was that now that we have failed to get the better of the Asians teams, how can we get the better of Australia? That belief was reinforced after the 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Azadi in Tehran and certainly reached its peak after Australia scored their second goal in Melbourne. After witnessing the final result and how it was achieved, we can conclude that only a footballing miracle was the reason that Iran got to the 98 world cup and Australia didn't. Much like how Uruguay managed to defeat Brazil in the final of the 1950 world cup at the Maracana.
So beautifully and eloquently put! I was a teenager in Iran. Iran was in turmoil, high inflation, horrible Islamic regime, neglect in every aspect of Iranians lives including sports! Just look at the Iranian Jersies poor quality! It was a miracle, pure and simple. Australia was a far superior team and every Iranian including me knew it
As an Iranian still this match is the most cryable of my life we couldn't believe, Australia was absolutely better than us, but our Goalkeeper Sir Ahmadreza.Abedzadeh was awesome, the Result was 2-0 and we just had 10 minutes but he was laughing!!!!!
i remember watching this as a 10 year old and i remember we played iran off the park before the game stopped but watching now i forgot how many we could've lead at half time. We really were cursed. as of the second goal, that cb tried to push up, left craig moore flat footed and isolated and that killed us.
The reason Australia went down that night was the famous British pride in their blood. Just hear how Slater calls Azizi who scored the second goal for Iran "some nugget with his hands up I don't know who he was". The nugget he did not know was Asia's Player of the Year. oops
24: 00 Definitely a better team. Luck was against Australia. Iran team was mostly aged players. Thus more experience. They used their exp. and took advantage in the dying mins.
Australians try to blame the hooligan but Iran scored the first goal 20 minutes later! Come on, be a good looser and admit it, you lost to the Persian Empire
True no excuses the fact is we wasted so many chances and didn’t take them aurelio vidmar should’ve scored 4 goals this game should’ve been a rout but credit where it’s due the two goals by Iran where good and in the end deserved gotta take chances
@@Christizm Actually you fell for the old Persian military tactic. We gave the ball to you to run and get tired then we scored 2 goals in 2 minutes and deflated you. You were demoralized after that
@@Christizm Iran v Australia 18 Aug 1973 Australia v Iran 3-0 FIFA World Cup 24 Aug 1973 Iran v Australia 2-0 FIFA World Cup 14 Aug 1977 Australia v Iran 0-1 FIFA World Cup 25 Nov 1977 Iran v Australia 1-0 FIFA World Cup 22 Nov 1997 Iran v Australia 1-1 FIFA World Cup 29 Nov 1997 Australia v Iran 2-2 FIFA World Cup Games won: 3 Games drawn: 2 Games lost: 1
Cool pretty even we still better at other sports though eg cricket rugby league I been both countries actually went to Iran place called Masshad not as bad as I thought it would be I pretty much travel every year best place over there is the UAE but geeez man it’s over priced I honestly prefer masshad not to expensive affordable
Iran doesn't retire players too early. So they have more experience. Iran didn't panic and kept their cool and waited for the right chance in final mins.
Not true at all! We are not consistent at all! Always lose to horrible teams like Saudi Arabia, Qatar,... We haven't won any trophy in years! Iran should have been the strongest Asian team! Not even close now
Very Unlucky. It was clearly Australia's game. So many close misses. I was a conductor on A East Preston Tram. The Tram did An MCG run that night. I was listening on a small handheld transistor radio. The tram was empty . I was dancing when Aust. was leading 2 goals and few mins were left. When Iran equalised It was complete despair and agony . The Iran team was more experienced than the Aussies. They took advantage of the dying mins when a team slackens and lets its guards down. When the Spectators came out ,not a single person was talking. 40,000 + . All were in tears. Dads with little kids were crying. And in Utter Shock Yes SHOCK !! They were all just looking at me in defeat and agony as if for answers. I am Nth Indian with Indo Aryan looks with fair skin. They thot i was Iranian . I was shocked also and i kept shaking my head. Then they realised i was on Australia's side. Because i had the small transistor to my ear they knew i was listening to the commentary. So looking at me they were still connected to the events of the game. Entire Tram in tears just looking at me . As if i was God and they wanted answers. {pl don't get me wrong} Such was the intensity of their Shock and heart break. I went around and shared their heartbreak. It was a defining moment in my life in Australia. I became an Australian that day. I hate to say it but it was just Unlucky Day. So many close misses can only be attributed to luck. The lesson to learn was don't let your guards down in the final mins. An experienced team will take advantage of that. That's exactly what happened to The Matildas against England. {WWC Qualifier 2023 Syd. Aust.}
This was our second best Australian team ever ,i think even on par with the 06 squad ,great side this one ,we would have had a good tournament if we didn't have a 10 min brain explosion
hmmm, 2nd best ? Maybe, but then again wouldn't you think that the second best team would have been the last team at the 2022 World cup ? It did match the 2006 team and reached the round of 16. Some say that it was our best performance,. But personally I think that they were over achievers.
@boggy6060 technically in standings the 22 team were the best placed in final world cup standings over the 2006 team , just in my opinion talent wise and the style they played I like this team over the 22 squad
Every time I watch this game I get absolutely disgusted with three of Iranian defenders who were in this team unjustly { number 5, 4 and 25} while our best defenders like Mohammad Khani and Zarrinche were left back home!!. This idiot trio were the main reason for Australians dominance on the game and also caused a huge shamble in the team and made the goalkeeper to suffer so much that night.
Away goal rules was one of the dumbest ideas FIFA ever came up with. Even though it's no longer used like that these days, FIFA to this day still come up with dumb ideas.
But before the off side, ref should had taken a penalty for Iran. Look again and see how two Australian defenders grab and halt the Iranian player number 18.
i was 12 years old crying my eyes out at a party in bossley park nsw on this night..some big older bloke in his 20s said ahhh i know how ya feel thats how i feel when the chicago bulls lose ..if i wasnt so tiny i would of attacked him
7:10 As an Iranian-Canadian watching this, I had no idea until now that such a great rendition of the Australian national anthem was sung right before this match! I’m mesmerized by the singer and the crowd singing in unison. That has to be one of the best performances of the Australian anthem!
Watching this in 2024… it was a historic night for Iran but we all felt for the Aussies at the same time… absolutely crazy game.. why you gotta love football
I was completely shattered for 2 days. It was like loosing someone close.... So near but yet so far.
@@boggy6060 Iranians needed it more than you guys! Trust me on that! Iranian people were and are in terrible shape due to the Islamic regime. Football was the only thing giving them a glimpse of hope
I was 10 or 11 boy in shiraz south of iran,ill never forget that day,my mom was crying from the heart and askin god for winin,till the last minute,oh god we ran to the street all the neighbours were out ,how happy days were those days,at least we all cared about national team not like nowadays,these mullahs destroyed our happy country and the love of being a persian,i miss those old days
First introduction to live football and for some reason have kept coming back NSL/A-league ever since, lump in the back of the throat and tear in the eye till this day.
I'm an Iranian Australian and I remember I was watching this live. I was a teenager at the time. We were over the moon when we beat Australia. Watching this in 2022, as an Australian citizen in Melbourne, made me sad and I just felt the sadness many Australians felt back then. This was truly a disaster. Australia should have gone through. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome Maz, Great sporting moment for Iran bro, i was at the MCG that day, never before seen such a huge crowd be so silent at the end, could hear a pin drop. 2006 help me get over this day 😀. Great memories
You cannot call yourself an Iranian if you do not enjoy the victories of Iran
@@Iranian.Shia-kurdexactly. What a turd he is, changing nationality midway through life
You are a kina pot
@@Iranian.Shia-kurdدمت گرم
Australia played the perfect game in this match and the result could have been close to a two digit number for them. However, the reason Iran was outmatched like that had a lot to do with the fact that since the rise of the islamic republic in Iran in 1979, this was their first time facing a strong sophisticated country in all terms in front of their ninety eight thousands home supporters. The Iranian players were so effected by the sophisticated atmosphere of the Cricket Ground, that for the first 25 minutes of the game, they were out of their elements and apart from the goal keeper, every other player was in a state of disarray and panic.
Nothing however to take away from Australia's power and talent from the head coach to the players. Every Asian country participating in the 98 world cup qualifiers including Iran, were well aware of Australia's talent and power and wanted to avoid facing them by qualifying early as South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Japan did.
Once Iran realized that it was Australia that they had to challenge for the last available spot for the world cup, the hopes of the team and their many supporters were greatly lowered as the main question was that now that we have failed to get the better of the Asians teams, how can we get the better of Australia? That belief was reinforced after the 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Azadi in Tehran and certainly reached its peak after Australia scored their second goal in Melbourne.
After witnessing the final result and how it was achieved, we can conclude that only a footballing miracle was the reason that Iran got to the 98 world cup and Australia didn't. Much like how Uruguay managed to defeat Brazil in the final of the 1950 world cup at the Maracana.
So beautifully and eloquently put! I was a teenager in Iran. Iran was in turmoil, high inflation, horrible Islamic regime, neglect in every aspect of Iranians lives including sports! Just look at the Iranian Jersies poor quality! It was a miracle, pure and simple. Australia was a far superior team and every Iranian including me knew it
@@pshakouri Well said❤.
The true symbol of sophistication was Peter Hore!
Never forget this 🌺🌺🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
At 17:16 the Australian players admits that the Persian goal was 1 in a million i.e. perfect
don't be sad dear Australians ... You didn't Lose to a Little Team ... We made Japanese Cry in Asian Cup 2024 ... WE ARE IRAN 🇮🇷👑
As an Iranian still this match is the most cryable of my life we couldn't believe, Australia was absolutely better than us, but our Goalkeeper Sir Ahmadreza.Abedzadeh was awesome, the Result was 2-0 and we just had 10 minutes but he was laughing!!!!!
i remember watching this as a 10 year old and i remember we played iran off the park before the game stopped but watching now i forgot how many we could've lead at half time. We really were cursed. as of the second goal, that cb tried to push up, left craig moore flat footed and isolated and that killed us.
The reason Australia went down that night was the famous British pride in their blood. Just hear how Slater calls Azizi who scored the second goal for Iran "some nugget with his hands up I don't know who he was". The nugget he did not know was Asia's Player of the Year. oops
idiot... he was talking about an Australian defender waving his hand up for offside that wasn't there.
You moron, the nugget he's talking about is his teammate who ran out and put his hand up for offside. Stick to mutilating your kids' dicks.
still hurts
Use Vaseline
@@Iranian.Shia-kurd sharmuta
@@nvrcnfrm6225
We fucked you Jews, who is sharmuta?
@@Iranian.Shia-kurdAs an Iranian I'm ashamed of your rude and cheap behavior!
Stop crying, Persians also defeated the USA (the master of Australia) the following year.
Persian football has gone from strength to strength since then I have noticed 😊
Bravo
The australian team as a whole was better,but the iranians as individuals were very skillful.
24: 00 Definitely a better team. Luck was against Australia. Iran team was mostly aged players. Thus more experience. They used their exp. and took advantage in the dying mins.
Poor old Terry getting pelters from some of his players!
Sangat indah ketika melihat khodadat azizi memasukan bola ke gawang... 🤣🤣🤣 memory tak terlupakan sangat indah bro.. 😁😁😁
Australians try to blame the hooligan but Iran scored the first goal 20 minutes later! Come on, be a good looser and admit it, you lost to the Persian Empire
True no excuses the fact is we wasted so many chances and didn’t take them aurelio vidmar should’ve scored 4 goals this game should’ve been a rout but credit where it’s due the two goals by Iran where good and in the end deserved gotta take chances
@@Christizm
Actually you fell for the old Persian military tactic. We gave the ball to you to run and get tired then we scored 2 goals in 2 minutes and deflated you. You were demoralized after that
True lol we fell for it
@@Christizm
Iran v Australia
18 Aug 1973 Australia v Iran 3-0 FIFA World Cup
24 Aug 1973 Iran v Australia 2-0 FIFA World Cup
14 Aug 1977 Australia v Iran 0-1 FIFA World Cup
25 Nov 1977 Iran v Australia 1-0 FIFA World Cup
22 Nov 1997 Iran v Australia 1-1 FIFA World Cup
29 Nov 1997 Australia v Iran 2-2 FIFA World Cup
Games won: 3
Games drawn: 2
Games lost: 1
Cool pretty even we still better at other sports though eg cricket rugby league I been both countries actually went to Iran place called Masshad not as bad as I thought it would be I pretty much travel every year best place over there is the UAE but geeez man it’s over priced I honestly prefer masshad not to expensive affordable
What can i say lol. Iran always has a way to win.
Iran doesn't retire players too early. So they have more experience. Iran didn't panic and kept their cool and waited for the right chance in final mins.
Not true at all! We are not consistent at all! Always lose to horrible teams like Saudi Arabia, Qatar,... We haven't won any trophy in years! Iran should have been the strongest Asian team! Not even close now
RIP Terry. The gaffer of Australian Football
I hope that you have learnt your lesson 🙂
Very Unlucky. It was clearly Australia's game. So many close misses. I was a conductor on A East Preston Tram. The Tram did An MCG run that night. I was listening on a small handheld transistor radio. The tram was empty . I was dancing when Aust. was leading 2 goals and few mins were left. When Iran equalised It was complete despair and agony . The Iran team was more experienced than the Aussies. They took advantage of the dying mins when a team slackens and lets its guards down.
When the Spectators came out ,not a single person was talking. 40,000 + . All were in tears. Dads with little kids were crying. And in Utter Shock Yes SHOCK !!
They were all just looking at me in defeat and agony as if for answers. I am Nth Indian with Indo Aryan looks with fair skin. They thot i was Iranian .
I was shocked also and i kept shaking my head. Then they realised i was on Australia's side.
Because i had the small transistor to my ear they knew i was listening to the commentary. So looking at me they were still connected to the events of the game.
Entire Tram in tears just looking at me . As if i was God and they wanted answers. {pl don't get me wrong} Such was the intensity of their Shock and heart break.
I went around and shared their heartbreak.
It was a defining moment in my life in Australia. I became an Australian that day.
I hate to say it but it was just Unlucky Day. So many close misses can only be attributed to luck.
The lesson to learn was don't let your guards down in the final mins. An experienced team will take advantage of that.
That's exactly what happened to The Matildas against England. {WWC Qualifier 2023 Syd. Aust.}
This was our second best Australian team ever ,i think even on par with the 06 squad ,great side this one ,we would have had a good tournament if we didn't have a 10 min brain explosion
hmmm, 2nd best ? Maybe, but then again wouldn't you think that the second best team would have been the last team at the 2022 World cup ? It did match the 2006 team and reached the round of 16. Some say that it was our best performance,. But personally I think that they were over achievers.
@boggy6060 technically in standings the 22 team were the best placed in final world cup standings over the 2006 team , just in my opinion talent wise and the style they played I like this team over the 22 squad
Every time I watch this game I get absolutely disgusted with three of Iranian defenders who were in this team unjustly { number 5, 4 and 25} while our best defenders like Mohammad Khani and Zarrinche were left back home!!. This idiot trio were the main reason for Australians dominance on the game and also caused a huge shamble in the team and made the goalkeeper to suffer so much that night.
i believe your country lost to the karma after that crezy guy torn the Iranian goal net
Never threaten an Iranian. This was the mistake that Harry Kewell made. He disrespected our team before the game
Australia was clearly an underdog .. they were fighting supernatural forces beyond our comprehension … perhaps entities from above …😢😅
Away goal rules was one of the dumbest ideas FIFA ever came up with. Even though it's no longer used like that these days, FIFA to this day still come up with dumb ideas.
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first goal is so far offside , VAR would’ve picked that up
But before the off side, ref should had taken a penalty for Iran. Look again and see how two Australian defenders grab and halt the Iranian player number 18.
Not only the penalty, the goal isnt offside.. the ausie player pased it to him.. thats not offside
now look at iran vs australia in the football world, how the tables turn
i was 12 years old crying my eyes out at a party in bossley park nsw on this night..some big older bloke in his 20s said ahhh i know how ya feel thats how i feel when the chicago bulls lose ..if i wasnt so tiny i would of attacked him
Never threaten an Iranian. This was the mistake that Harry Kewell made. He disrespected our team before the game