Al-Taawoun coach hails key win over Jordan's Al-Faisaly in AFC Champions League

Al-Taawoun head coach Vuk Rasovic emphasized the importance of his team’s 3-1 victory over Jordan’s Al-Faisaly during the post-match press conference, following their meeting in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League 2. He noted that the win gave the players a morale boost and strengthened their confidence to maintain positive performances.

Rasovic explained that his side faced a strong opponent featuring several Jordan national team players, and said Al-Taawoun managed the game effectively to secure the win and confirm their qualification.

He added that the team will have a rest period before resuming preparations for the league, stressing that the players are giving their all. Rasovic also indicated he is considering giving opportunities to some young players on the bench in upcoming matches.

Meanwhile, Al-Taawoun player Abderrazak Hamdallah, who was named man of the match, expressed his happiness with the win and qualification. He acknowledged the difficulty of facing a strong team, and said the victory allows the squad to rest and prepare for upcoming challenges.

Hamdallah noted that Al-Faisaly entered the match aiming for victory and had nothing to lose, emphasizing that Al-Taawoun’s ambition is to compete for the championship title.

For his part, Al-Faisaly head coach Tarek Mostafa said his team put in a great effort, thanking the players for their performances in recent matches. He noted that football always involves both wins and losses.

Mostafa explained that his team controlled much of the play and missed several chances, while Al-Taawoun capitalized on their opportunities thanks to their clinical finishers.