Athletes confirm that Al-Abyad played a big match against Tunisia, and they specify:

6 pros and cons for the national team in the first round of the Arab Cup

• Caio is trying to advance his ball amid the supervision of Tunisian Ferjani Sassi.

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Athletes confirmed that the national football team played a great match against a difficult team like Tunisia, at the conclusion of the first round of the Arab Cup, the day before yesterday, despite the 1-0 loss.

They stressed that "Al-Abyad" played one of its most beautiful and strongest matches in the tournament, and was very close to a draw, if the players were able to take advantage of the opportunities that were available to them.

During their conversation with "Emirates Today", they stressed that six technical observations were remarkable for what the team presented in the first round, between the pros and cons. Al-Abyad set a date with the Qatari team in the quarter-finals next Friday, after qualifying as runners-up to the second group, which was issued by the Tunisian team.They said that the positives are the good performance and the high fighting spirit of the players, especially in the last Tunisia match, as well as the stability in the squad except for some minor changes, and the team coach Marvik gave the opportunity to three goalkeepers, Ali Khaseef, Mohammed Al Shamsi and Khaled Issa, to participate mainly against Syria. Mauritania and Tunisia, as well as Tigali’s participation for the first time in the Tunisia meeting, instead of Ali Mabkhout, in addition to the emergence of young players, such as Tahnoun Al-Zaabi, Abdullah Ramadan, Ali Saleh, Ali Salmin and Muhammad Al-Attas at high technical levels, while the negative comments were represented in defensive gaps, and the absence of offensive solutions. , especially in the Tunisia match, and the slowness in passing the ball.

The former coach of the national team, Dr. Abdullah Misfer, described the result that the team achieved against Tunisia at the end of the group stage, losing with a goal, as good, because "Al-Abyad" faced a strong team, and it has players with great experience.

He said that the team could have equalized against Tunisia at any moment during the meeting, considering that the Tunisia match was one of the most beautiful matches presented by "Al-Abyad" in the recent period, in light of the presence of a large crowd in the stands, stressing that "this matter is a good thing that adds to the team." And the players.”

And regarding giving Tigali the opportunity to participate in the starting line-up for Mabkhout’s place, especially since the star of Al-Jazira was in need of rest, due to the pressure of the recent matches, he said:

"Mabkhout is a great player that no one disputes, and giving him a rest is in his interest. On the other hand, Tigali must be given a chance to play, especially since the team has strong matches in the World Cup qualifiers."

He said, "Young players have proven themselves, such as Abdullah Ramadan, Ali Salmeen, Tahnoun Al Zaabi, Ali Saleh and Muhammad Al Attas."

And the former international and legal advisor, Salem Hadid, considered that although the team advanced to the quarter-finals, in the Tunisia match, it lacked offensive solutions, after playing in a 4-5-1 method, considering that “among the negative points is the slowness in coverage and reversal, and the short passes that allowed Tunisia has the lead, and this resulted in a surprising goal at the beginning of the match.”

He stressed that the defense of the center was not fierce in terms of Ali Salmin and Abdullah Ramadan, stressing the importance of them focusing more.

He considered that the trio, Bandar Al-Ahbabi, Tahnoun Al-Zaabi and goalkeeper Khaled Issa, were among the most distinguished players of the team in the Tunisia match.

In turn, the former Al-Nasr team manager and technical analyst Khaled Obeid confirmed that "the Tunisia match is one of the best matches presented by the team, especially in terms of fighting spirit, determination and not giving up," noting that this matter was needed by the team in the World Cup qualifiers.

He considered that the national team presented one of its most beautiful matches against Tunisia, and that it had to provide the best level in all matches.

Khaled Obaid added, "Although the team did not provide the required technical level in the first half, it appeared in the second in a different way, and presented a good level."

Regarding the negative points, he said, they were represented in the absence of offensive solutions, the failure to score goals, and defensive errors.

• "Al-Abyad" will face "Al-Annabi" in the Arab Cup quarter-finals next Friday.

Negatives:

■ defensive loopholes.

■ Absence of offensive solutions.

■ slow to pass the ball.

Positives:

■ The high fighting spirit of the players.

■ Giving the opportunity to many players to participate is essential.

■ The emergence of young players with a high technical level.

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