KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia --Iran football coach expressed his concern here on Friday about Iran’s group in the 2010 World Cup qualifying round.

Iran was drawn along with the two Koreas, Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the final round of the 2010 World Cup qualifications in Group B. Group A consists of Australia, Japan, Bahrain, Qatar, and Uzbekistan.
“We were drawn in a tough group, however will do our best to advance straight to the final round. To play the UAE once again will be difficult and it definitely is different from the preliminary round,” stated Ali Daei.
Iran will hold a preparatory camp in Spain ahead of the competitions which starts in September, he added