Sharjah coach, Abdulaziz Al-Anbari, confirmed that the King's great victory yesterday against Ajman by five clean in the third rounds of the Arabian Gulf Cup has achieved many positive factors for his team, starting from being the first victory after two losses in the first and second rounds, as well as introducing reassurance For the club's fans about the readiness of the team a week before the game of the Super Cup against «Youth Ahli» next Saturday.
Sharjah striker Ryan Mendez scored Sharjah goals in the 23rd minute, and compatriot Ricardo Gomez scored three hat-tricks in the 35th, 61st and 75th minutes, and Brazilian Igor Cornado scored in the 55th minute.
Al-Anbari said at the press conference after the game that Sharjah paid great attention to the Arabian Gulf Cup, but the injury conditions prevented him from presenting the desired performance in the first and second rounds, starting from the non-participation of Uzbek Shockrov against Bani Yas. For both Brazilian Igor Kornado and Cape Verde striker Ryan Mendez in front of Al Wahda, before the team completed the match against Ajman, in a game that saw the brilliance of all our players, both nationals and professionals, and we succeeded in regaining the spirit of the team and achieved a big win was the return in winning many Benefits of IgA Yeh, notably the strengthening of self-confidence factor for our players, and to check on the readiness of the team ahead of the face of the National Youth Saturday ».
Al-Anbari pointed out that the result against Ajman has reaffirmed that Sharjah are able to perform better than they showed in the first and second rounds, adding: «The big win does not reduce the team Ajman, and does not reflect what the orange provided in the game, under climatic conditions prevailing "The heat and humidity are high, and it makes it a very difficult task for a team to score."
`` The first goal scored by our professional Ryan Mendez in the 23rd minute constituted a key turning point in the game, giving our players the ability to break free from pressure and gain more self-confidence, especially after we succeeded in finishing the first half leading two goals without a response. ''
He added: «During the second half we were keen to involve Igor Kornado, which gave the team a greater offensive depth resulting in three consecutive goals».
On Saturday, Al Anbari said: "Super match has its own specificity, especially as Sharjah faces one of the best teams (Al Shabab Al Ahli), and I expect that the performance we presented against Ajman will be reflected in the Super Cup match.
"We look forward to improved weather and low humidity, so that the super parties can play a fun match that reflects the outstanding technical level of UAE football."
Ramadi: Sharjah encounter the strangest game of my career with Ajman
Ajman manager Ayman Al-Ramadi has described the loss to Sharjah as the strangest match in his long four-year career.
"Ajman was the best side for the first 20 minutes before everything changed since Sharjah scored the first goal and followed a second goal like a total collapse of the Ajman team," Ramadi told a press conference.
Ramadi said that what happened with the important lesson that requires dealing with it calmly before the start of the league, said that «the repetition of mistakes leads to disastrous results, and this is what happened in the game, and we have in the coming days to address many mistakes and review the levels of many players at the individual level and the correct positioning».
Ramadi refused to blame the loss for the defense only, saying that "the loss is the responsibility of all players and technical staff," pointing out that the loss of five goals and the loss of other opportunities for Sharjah caused by the surrender situation, which occurred after the delay two goals, and said: «When surrender occurs in difficult weather conditions, "That is the result."
Ramadi acknowledged that the foreign professionals are still far from what was expected of them and did not rule out a review and assessment of their level, pointing out that the foreign professionals in Sharjah did everything, and the difference was clear in favoring their team.
Regarding changes in the foreigners of Ajman, Ramadi said that «everything is possible in terms of changing any player at the moment, but this will only happen after careful and calm and review the situation accurately», and ruled out the use of former professional Stanley, explained: «Stanley long waited Before the start of the season, we did not get a positive response from the Saudi club, but all the possibilities remain in the coming period ».