Al-Taawoun coach hails players after 2-1 win over Qatar’s Al-Rayyan

Serbian Al-Taawoun coach Vuk Rasovic said his team’s 2-1 win over Qatar’s Al-Rayyan in the AFC Champions League was the result of thorough preparation and the players’ execution of tactical plans, praising their performance, especially in the first half.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rasovic explained that his side adopted a different approach for the game and succeeded in delivering a strong performance against a tough opponent.

Meanwhile, Al-Rayyan’s Spanish coach Vicente Moreno admitted his team fell short against Al-Taawoun, particularly in the first half, noting that a poor start and conceding the opening goal made it difficult to recover. He added that Al-Taawoun’s victory was not a surprise given their quality, and said his focus now shifts to the next match against Al-Gharafa.