TEHRAN (Tasnim) � Iran coach Carlos Queiroz says that to play Japan is a good opportunity to test his players since the team has lots of quality.

Tuesday�s international friendly will see Iran host four-time Asian Cup champion Japan at Tehran�s Azadi stadium.

Team Melli drew 1-1 with Oman in Muscat on Wednesday in the 2018 World Cup qualifier, while Japan beat Syria 3-0 in the Omani capital.

�Everything is going well with us, but we're playing a very good team,� Queiroz said.

�They have international players who have played with Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan, so they have lots of quality.

�It will be a good chance for our players to match up against those with international experience.�

Queiroz encouraged fans to attend the game at the Azadi Stadium, saying all of the team�s energy is focused on Tuesday.

�If we get 50,000 people in the stadium that will be a win for Iran,� the Portuguese coach added.

By Tasnim News Agency