Qatar coach hails second-half improvement after Gulf Cup semifinal berth secured
Qatar and Yemen coaches discussed their teams' performances following their Gulf Cup group stage clash in Jeddah, with Qatar advancing to the semifinals.
Key Takeaways
AIQatar head coach Julen Lopetegui and Yemen head coach Noureddine Ould Ali held a press conference today to discuss their teams' match at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, part of the second round of the group stage in the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup.
Lopetegui said Qatar's performance improved in the second half after a lack of focus early on, noting that some substitutions were made due to player fatigue.
The Qatar coach added that the victory secured his team's place in the tournament's semifinals.
Meanwhile, Yemen coach Noureddine Ould Ali said his side managed to match Qatar for around 70 minutes before errors affected their play after conceding a goal.
Ould Ali added that Yemen delivered a good performance despite losing focus in the second half, and he thanked Yemeni fans for their support.
With this result, Qatar advanced to the semifinals, while Yemen's campaign in the 27th Gulf Cup came to an end.