Iranian’s assistant coach, Oceano Cruz has said that the Asian country has shifted their focus to their FIFA World Cup opener with Nigeria after the 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago.
Oceano Cruz
Carlos Queiroz’s side had been on a four-match winless run before Sunday’s friendly victory in Sao Paulo.
Iran were held to goalless draws against Belarus and Montenegro last month before a 1-1 draw with Angola, but goals from Ehsan Haji Safi and Reza Ghoochannejhad secured a timely return to winning ways.
Assistant coach, Cruz is happy to be heading to Brazil on the back of a victory, but is keen not to dwell on the result and instead urged the squad to concentrate on the Group F clash against Nigeria on Monday.
“It was a game that has fulfilled our expectations. We are preparing for the first match against Nigeria. Our only concern is Nigeria at the moment.
“Victory is always important to create a culture of winning. This only happens with results like this,” he said.
As well as Nigeria, Iran also face Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Group F.
