Javad Nekounam , who was on Team Melli’s bench for his first match as part of the coaching team against Qatar was sent to the stands by the Sri Lankan referee for his un-sportsmanship behavior following Ghoochannejad goal.

“I have expressed my joy after our goal and passed the Qatari bench and showed them my fist” Nekounam bragged to ISNA news agency. This action by the Nekounam ,  who should be setting a good example for the younger players and members of the team, lead to a complete chaos and altercation between the members of both squads. His intimidation of the opposing bench lead to his dismissal from the ground and he should expect some heavy sanction by the AFC and FIFA.

This is not a very good start for Nekounam who holds the match appearances record for Team Melli. It is prudent for him to attend sportsmanship courses and workshops on proper behavior before he has any right of a place on the bench of Team Melli. His action and intimidation has no place in sport despite his claim that he did this because of his passion and patriotism !!!