Olaroiu: The regret of not qualifying directly for the World Cup gives us the motivation to beat Iraq
6686 Sports reported on November 13 that UAE coach Olaroyu expressed his determination to defeat Iraq at the pre-match press conference before the World Cup preliminaries.
He said: "We are about to enter one of the most important competitions in the history of UAE football and we know we have to give it our all, especially against a team that is well organized. Therefore, we must be fully focused and not be influenced by the outcome of the final game of the qualifying play-offs. Regarding how to deal with passing the ball in the penalty area and the threat posed by Iraq forward Ayman Hussein, he replied: "We will focus on marking all players, not just Ayman Hussein. We follow the style of the Iraqi national team. Because the details determine the outcome of the game, we will concentrate on the game."
He added: "The Iraqi national team has many players who have performed well in the European League. At this stage of the qualification round, we must avoid making mistakes."
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On how to overcome the defeat in the Qatar competition and its impact on the morale of the players, he said: "Pain is the best teacher in life. There is no doubt that this defeat and the missed opportunity to directly qualify for the World Cup are unacceptable. I fully understand the players after the game "It's painful and sad, but we are confident that the players will perform well in the two games against Iraq. Perhaps it is my experience and age that allow me to overcome this defeat, and I also think this should be our motivation to win."
He insisted. He continued: "The presence of the President of the Football Association Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan at the national team's training ground was a great encouragement to the players. He spoke directly to me after the match against Qatar and there is no doubt that he played a role in motivating the players. "
Regarding the issue of sold-out tickets in the first three days of the game, he talked about the UAE fans, saying: "What makes us even more sad is that we expect to entertain the fans. We are very happy that the fans continue to support us. They are undoubtedly our favorites against Iran. The main motivation for Luck."
National team player Yahya Nader said that the two games against Iraq are one of the most important milestones in the history of the "White Jersey" team. He emphasized that the players are ready and hope to please the fans by winning.
He explained: "After the defeat in the last game, the players are eager to make up for it. We will go all out to qualify for the World Cup. We must be highly focused on dealing with the current situation, especially with the second round of the game in Iraq. The result of the game will determine who can advance to the next stage."
Yahya emphasized that the role of the audience is crucial. He explained: "We thank the audience for their continued support and assure them that we will go all out to win and satisfy them."
