Oman pursue perfection for Saudi Arabia semi-final
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Kuwait City: Oman head coach Rasheed Jaber believes their Arabian Gulf Cup semi final showdown with Saudi Arabia will be decided by the smallest of de...
Kuwait City: Oman head coach Rasheed Jaber believes their Arabian Gulf Cup semi-final showdown with Saudi Arabia will be decided by the smallest of details at the Jaber Al Mubarak International Stadium in Kuwait today.
The match will kick off at 5.30pm. The 2023 finalists have impressed by winning Group A, securing a win over Qatar and draws with Kuwait and UAE, and are focussed on facing a star-studded Saudi side that has improved with every match since their opening defeat to Bahrain.
“The match will be a very tough semi-final,” said Rasheed at the eve-of-match press conference. “
We respect Saudi Arabia. They have distinguished players and a big history. But we need effort from our players who must concentrate for the full 90 minutes because this match will be decided on the small details and mental strength of the players.”
Several injuries are hampering the Omani preparations, but, again, the coach is not making excuses and believes his side can go all the way in Kuwait and win their third Gulf crown this week. The last coming in 2018.
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