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CORDOVA FULL OF CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF IRAN CLASH

Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Our U23 national team will be looking for a strong start against the Iran, at the beginning of its campaign in the AFC U23 Asian Cup. A win will be a strong motivation for the remainder of the tournament, especially as the team aims to finish in one of the top two spots in the group, to qualify for the next round.

 

The squad knows fully well the importance of victory amidst the battle for the top spots, but is confident of its ability to go far in this tournament. It will not be an easy task against Iran in the opening game, but nothing is impossible, and Al-Annabi has the potential to win. The team has to show its best level in this important game, which will be the key to reaching the next round of the tournament.

 

Ahead of this tournament, the team has prepared well over the course of a brief training period, which saw the team play a number of matches against Asian teams in the Dubai friendly championship, and then undergo a camp in Baku, Azerbaijan, before concluding with two friendly games against Jordan in Doha.

 

Our U23 national team coach Nicolas Cordova spoke of the readiness of his players for this important continental competition, in which our team will look to bring glory to Qatari football and follow in the footsteps of the senior Annabi team, who were crowned champions of the last edition of the AFC Asian Cup.

 

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Cordova said that the opening matches are of special importance.

 

“Our first match against Iran is of great importance, and it is very difficult at the same time. We will strive to provide the best possible level. In general, our aim is to put up a good performance in this tournament and show a good picture of Qatari football, despite the stregnth of the other participating teams,” he said.

 

Cordova added: “We have great confidence in the names chosen to defend the team’s colours in this tournament, and we expect all players to present their best level in this important match. This is a starting point for us, and winning this game will open the way for us in the upcoming matches. Therefore, we have tried to prepare the team for this match and the upcoming games, in order to maintain our chances and we hope that everyone will be at their best.”

 

Source: Qatar Football Association

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