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Al Ittihad dominated proceedings from the outset, capitalising on Sharjah’s defensive woes to secure a convincing victory at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium.
#ACLElite | Al Ittihad Club (KSA) 3-0 Sharjah FC (UAE)
“We prepared well for the match, and everyone saw our performance. We created many chances, and we knew how tough the opponents were,” said Diaby. “We weren't successful in converting some of those opportunities but our team has high potential and quality and we will shift our focus now to the derby match (against Al Ahli Saudi FC) in the domestic league.
“We have a great head coach who has worked at big clubs and has a lot of experience that we benefit from. We also have great players. He came to help us, and we are implementing what he asks of us as players.”
“We have a great head coach who has worked at big clubs and has a lot of experience that we benefit from. We also have great players. He came to help us, and we are implementing what he asks of us as players.”
Steven Bergwijn headed in the opener before second half goals from Karim Benzema and Roger Fernandes capped an impressive outing for Sergio Conceicao’s side.
Victory sees the Saudi Arabian side climb to sixth in the West Zone standings, having opened their campaign with two consecutive defeats.
Victory sees the Saudi Arabian side climb to sixth in the West Zone standings, having opened their campaign with two consecutive defeats.
“This wasn't an easy match, but we prepared well and studied the game. Sharjah are a good team, and we performed better than in our last domestic league match,” said Conceicao.
“The preparation time between matches was tight, and we didn't have time to see all the players. Therefore, we have a lot of work ahead of us during the international break this month.
“The preparation time between matches was tight, and we didn't have time to see all the players. Therefore, we have a lot of work ahead of us during the international break this month.
Sharjah head coach Milos Milojevic cut a disappointed figure after seeing his side slump to their fourth consecutive defeat (in all competitions) since their 5-0 loss to Tractor FC on Matchday Three.
“Unfortunately, we lost 3-0. Ittihad have high-quality players who capitalised on their chances, while my team couldn't convert their opportunities despite our players' efforts,” said Milojevic.
“We have players who are unavailable due to injury. We lack leadership on the pitch to steer the game in the direction we want. We ask our fans to be with us and support us, just as Al Ittihad's fans did tonight for their team.”
“Unfortunately, we lost 3-0. Ittihad have high-quality players who capitalised on their chances, while my team couldn't convert their opportunities despite our players' efforts,” said Milojevic.
“We have players who are unavailable due to injury. We lack leadership on the pitch to steer the game in the direction we want. We ask our fans to be with us and support us, just as Al Ittihad's fans did tonight for their team.”
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