2024-08-05 04:36:19
“It is not easy for players under 17 to concede a goal in the last twenty minutes of a knockout match and continue to create multiple chances,” he told MAP after the national team qualified following its victory against Iran (1-1, 4-1 pen).
The Moroccan coach praised the tactical commitment, the sense of organization, the patience and the mental strength shown by the Lion Cubs throughout the match against Iran.
Qualification for the quarter-finals was achieved thanks to good preparation before the tournament, added Mr. Chiba, highlighting the relevance of the choice of players retained to play in the current World Cup which is taking place in Indonesia (November 10 – December 2).
Regarding the substitutes whose entry into the game proved decisive against Iran, the coach argued that victory is achieved through the efforts of all the players of the national team.
For his part, defender Yasser El Aissati expressed his joy following this historic feat. “I cannot describe this victory with words, the players did a good job, even those who did not play motivated their teammates,” he told MAP.
Midfielder Ayoub Chaikhoun, for his part, considered that the qualification for the quarter-finals constitutes “an iconic moment” for Moroccan football. “We have written history, and we will continue on our momentum,” he said.
In the quarter-finals scheduled for Saturday at the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, the national team will face its Malian counterpart, who eliminated Mexico (5-0).
2024-08-05 04:36:19