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Ali Karimi netted a hat-trick in Iran's 4-3 win over Korea Republic

PLDC - Branko Ivankovich told reporters that Ali Karimi should have been chosen as the best player of the Tournament. Branko told reporters: "Karimi was great through out the tournament as he was the top goal scorer as well, but I can not see how AFC did not choose him as the MPV of the cup!"

Regarding AFC's one sided decisions against Iran through out the tournament, he said: "I am not going to comment on these decisions, and since the Asian Cup is already over, there is no point in discussing this again."

Regarding his future in the national team, Branko said: "I am not sure yet what I will do, and I truly respect the fact that the Iranian football fans want me to stay, but I am looking into club football now and after I sit down with IFF officials, I will be making my decision." At the end Branko mentioned that he is happy with the results and the players performance in the tournament.

Posted By: Armin A.

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