The youth coach of Al-Ahly, Argentine Rodolfo Aruabarina, confirmed that his team faced several difficulties against the Uzbek Pakhtakor, the day before yesterday, in the second group of the group stage of the AFC Champions League, which ended with the victory of "cotton farmers" with two goals against a goal, pointing out that the team played the game in an atmosphere He did not expect it.
“The match was completely different from the scenario we were planning,” Arrowabarina said in a press conference after the match. “It took place in cold climates, and heavy rains affected negatively on the pitch, and in the course of the match, because the players’ performance was not required due to this. ” "The atmosphere that made it difficult for the players to pass the ball correctly."
He pointed out that the Uzbek team had more experience in dealing with these atmospheres, and said: «Pakhtakor knew how to start the match and adapt quickly on the field, especially since he plays at his stadium, and he played a lot in these atmospheres, so his players were faster in passing the ball» .
He added: «Although there was no significant difference at the beginning of the meeting, Pakhtakor took advantage of a mistake we made in the middle of the stadium, to make the opponent score the first goal, while with increased rains, the players of the two teams appeared as if they were looking for the ball because the airspace and ground, which are "You didn't help them play properly."
On the other hand, the Argentine coach praised the performance of Al-Ahly youth players in the second half, confirming that the team improved its level, and started playing with more concentration, and said: “In the second half, our performance improved significantly, and we were the best in controlling the ball and controlling the course of the game, and this resulted in that we scored The equalizer, but Maramana entered the second goal a few minutes later, and despite our attempts and we got more than one chance to return in the match, we did not take advantage of these opportunities to end the match with the victory of Pakhtakor ».
In response to a question about his evaluation of the Uzbek player, Aziz Ganiyev, who was registered in the Ahly Youth League for the AFC Champions League, and participated for the first time with the team, saying: “I see that he made a good match, and he was cooperating with his teammates, and he tried to show his potential, But he needs more time, and the technical staff is waiting for the best. ”
• Ganiev made a good game and was cooperating with his colleagues.