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We are out, good luck and farewell!

By: Afshin Afshar | June 17th, 2009 | 8 Comments »

Team Melli before Korea Republic match

Well, Saudi Arabia and Korea DPR played a goalless draw in Riyadh. That means Korea DPR go through as the 2nd team from Group B and Saudi Arabia will try their luck in the play offs.

Folks, it has been a pleasure blogging here with you again. I started this before 2006 when Bob Kellett contacted me, and then I did it again when Daryl signed me up for the 2010 campaign. I thank them both for the opportunity. It has been fun.

Come visit me on my blog lastkick.com or its Persian language section lastkick.com/fa when you get a chance.

These are tense moments for Iran and this served as a healthy diversion at times.

I wish you all well in South Africa and I will see you there in spirit and as a fan! :-)


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By: Afshin Afshar | June 12th, 2009 | 8 Comments »

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