AFC Champions League Elite
The result earned Qatar’s Al Shamal a second consecutive draw in their debut campaign, while Tractor of the Islamic Republic of Iran picked up their first League Stage point.
#ACLElite | Tractor FC (IRN) 0-0 Al Shamal SC (QAT)
“It was a tough encounter against a big, strong team boasting high-calibre players. However, we succeeded in neutralising their key threats and delivered an outstanding performance; the players showed great spirit and gave their all, despite the high temperatures,” said Prats.
“We had a few chances that we could have capitalised on better, but overall, I am satisfied with the team's performance and the result. The Al Shamal players performed positively and with great spirit against a quality side and a strong competitor from the Iranian league.”
“We had a few chances that we could have capitalised on better, but overall, I am satisfied with the team's performance and the result. The Al Shamal players performed positively and with great spirit against a quality side and a strong competitor from the Iranian league.”
Al Shamal will turn their attention to their next challenge against four-time winners Al Hilal SFC, with Prats stressing the need for another high-level performance.
“Naturally, the upcoming match against Al Hilal will be a tough challenge. We aim to replicate the high level of play we showed in our first two matches and will certainly strive to do even better.
“The AFC Champions League Elite is important to us, especially as it is our debut in the competition. We are aiming to qualify for the next round despite the strength of the participating teams and the difficulty of every match.”
“Naturally, the upcoming match against Al Hilal will be a tough challenge. We aim to replicate the high level of play we showed in our first two matches and will certainly strive to do even better.
“The AFC Champions League Elite is important to us, especially as it is our debut in the competition. We are aiming to qualify for the next round despite the strength of the participating teams and the difficulty of every match.”
Tractor head coach Javad Nekounam was disappointed his side failed to turn their dominance into three points.
“We had a good analysis of the opponents and I don't think we gave them many chances,” said Nekounam. “We controlled the game and performed well and created many scoring opportunities. We didn't let up; we shot and headed, but the ball didn't enter the goal.
“The conditions were right for a victory, but unfortunately, this didn't happen.”
Tractor will be aiming to turn their fortunes around when they face in-form Al Ain FC of United Arab Emirates next.
“We had a good analysis of the opponents and I don't think we gave them many chances,” said Nekounam. “We controlled the game and performed well and created many scoring opportunities. We didn't let up; we shot and headed, but the ball didn't enter the goal.
“The conditions were right for a victory, but unfortunately, this didn't happen.”
Tractor will be aiming to turn their fortunes around when they face in-form Al Ain FC of United Arab Emirates next.
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