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Portuguese tactician Sousa, who saw his team were on the ropes after Buriram clawed back from 2-0 down to draw level, showed his tactical acumen by sending on Sultan Adil and Sergio Damian - a move which saw the UAE side wresting back control.
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“It was a match in which we had a lot of opportunities but their goalkeeper saved a lot, including the big chance from Yuri Cesar,” said Sousa. “However, at 2-0 we were not able to maintain our control and allowed them to come back into the game.
“We lost the balance in the team but we were able to gain that back with changes. Technically and tactically speaking, we were doing well and had chances. I’m not totally satisfied but I’m happy enough to achieve this result."
“We lost the balance in the team but we were able to gain that back with changes. Technically and tactically speaking, we were doing well and had chances. I’m not totally satisfied but I’m happy enough to achieve this result."
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“We always want to present attacking football. We always want to score a lot of goals. We have scored three goals twice now, so from that perspective, things are going well for us.”
Renan Victor was a constant threat for Shabab Al Ahli on the attacking end, with the Brazilian assisting Saied Ezatolahi’s strike after a Peter Zulj own goal had given the Emirati outfit the lead.
The centre-back then came up with the winner in the third minute of extra time to take Shabab Al Ahli through to a semi-final against Japan’s FC Machida Zelvia on Tuesday.
Renan Victor was a constant threat for Shabab Al Ahli on the attacking end, with the Brazilian assisting Saied Ezatolahi’s strike after a Peter Zulj own goal had given the Emirati outfit the lead.
The centre-back then came up with the winner in the third minute of extra time to take Shabab Al Ahli through to a semi-final against Japan’s FC Machida Zelvia on Tuesday.
“I’m of course very happy and pleased that we qualified,” said Victor. “It was a tough match but we were able to show good control and I’m happy that we were able to get a result in our favour.
“Maybe because we had some young players playing, we got flustered a little after conceding the first goal, however, we had always had confidence and the desire so it was great that we managed to show that.”
“Maybe because we had some young players playing, we got flustered a little after conceding the first goal, however, we had always had confidence and the desire so it was great that we managed to show that.”
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