Misfer: I am surprised that the coach did not make many substitutions
A promising start for the national team in the Arab Cup.. Defense mistakes are a source of concern
National team players during the celebration of the victory over Syria the day before yesterday.
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Abdullah Misfer: “There are two goals for the national team from this tournament.
They are competing for the title, and at the same time preparing for the World Cup qualifiers.”
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The national football team achieved a difficult victory over its Syrian counterpart, with two goals to one, in the first round for the second group, at the beginning of its journey in the 2021 Arab Cup, which is currently being held in the Qatari capital, Doha, during the confrontation that took place the day before yesterday at the 974 stadium. Al-Abyad won the first three points Equal with Tunisia, which leads the group on goal difference, after its victory over Mauritania 5-1.
But the team fell into the trap of defensive mistakes again, which allowed the Syrian team to take control of the second half, reducing the score to 2-1, thanks to a goal by Salameh. Al-Abyad completed the match with 10 players after Mahmoud Khamis was expelled in overtime.
The team’s performance during the first half was distinguished by its great superiority and complete control, high spirit, tactical discipline and understanding between the players, and this was translated by two distinct goals “23” and “30” scored respectively by Caio Canedo and Ali Saleh, but he gave up during the second half and did not continue in the same way.
After that, many defensive problems appeared, in addition to the decline in the effectiveness of the attack, as it appeared that Ali Mabkhout was far from his usual level, which allowed the Syrian team to excel in this half.
Had it not been for the bravery of goalkeeper Ali Khaseef, the result would have been different.
In this match, the trio of Ali Saleh, Abdullah Ramadan and Tahnoun Al Zaabi, along with Cayo Canedo, appeared in this match.
Dutch coach Marvik played the same line-up as his last match against Lebanon in the World Cup qualifiers, with the exception of Muhammad Barghash and Muhannad Al-Enezi, who were replaced by Walid Abbas and Mahmoud Khamis.
For his part, the former national team coach, Dr. Abdullah Misfer, described the team as "the best", noting that "this matter confirms that the decision to participate in the Arab Cup in the first team was a right decision."
He pointed out that the players of the national team should play with some more matches, so that there is harmony and during which the players' levels are discovered, as well as the coach's application of his technical ideas.
Misfer added: "A good and well-deserved victory for the team, and there are some players who presented a good level and presented themselves in a distinctive way, and they are young, such as Ali Saleh, Tahnoun Al Zaabi and Abdullah Ramadan."
He said that participating in the Arab Cup, and through what happened in this match, gives the coach the opportunity to correct and address mistakes, but he was surprised that the coach
“He insists on continuing in the same style and manner in which he plays, even though the match is changing, so the team’s performance must change according to the data and result of the match and the way the opponent plays,” stressing that “Marvik had to make many substitutions to give the opportunity to play for other players, such as Tigali and others. One of the elements sitting on the bench, especially that the national team striker Mabkhout was far from his level in the match.”
He also said, "I am surprised at the coach's insistence not to make any changes except for one change, which is Khalil Ibrahim's entry as a substitute for Abdullah Ramadan, and this is a strange logic even though the other teams have made many substitutions."
He stressed that "it should also have been given the opportunity to play for substitute guards such as Mohammed Al Shamsi and Khaled Issa, because there are two goals for the team from this tournament, which are to compete for the championship and at the same time prepare for the World Cup qualifiers."
It is noteworthy that the national team will face its Mauritanian counterpart in the second match, to conclude its matches in the first round by meeting the leaders Tunisia next Monday.
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Ranking of the second group
Tunisia 3 points
Emirates 3
Syria 0
Mauritania 0
• "Al-Abyad" will meet Mauritania tomorrow, and will conclude the first round next Monday against Tunisia.
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