AFC Champions League Two
The victory took Al Taawoun to the top of the standings with four points following their opening draw with Oman’s Al Nahda, with Rasovic encouraged by his players’ growing understanding of his methods.
#ACLTwo | Group C: Al Taawoun FC (KSA) 2-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)
“This victory marks a positive step in our development. The players have begun translating the ideas we work on in training into their performances,” said Rasovic. “However, the team still has a lot of work to do to reach the level we aspire to.
“This win came against a strong opponent in a match that demanded meticulous preparation and tactical discipline from all the players, who successfully executed key parts of the game plan.”
“This win came against a strong opponent in a match that demanded meticulous preparation and tactical discipline from all the players, who successfully executed key parts of the game plan.”
The Serbian also credited his side’s tactics, having tailored their approach to counter Al Rayyan’s strengths.
“We approached the match with a specific strategy, having analysed the opponents' strengths and weaknesses and selected a playing style suited to the demands of the game.
“This was reflected in the team’s performance and the players’ ability to follow the tactical instructions.”
“We approached the match with a specific strategy, having analysed the opponents' strengths and weaknesses and selected a playing style suited to the demands of the game.
“This was reflected in the team’s performance and the players’ ability to follow the tactical instructions.”
Al Rayyan head coach Vicente Moreno, meanwhile, called on his players to regroup after the Qatari side suffered the first defeat of their campaign.
“We congratulate Al Taawoun. Frankly, we didn’t start well. We managed to level the score, but the match became difficult for us in the second half,” said Moreno.“I expected a win, but football doesn’t always go according to plan.
“Now, we must move past this result and focus on the next challenge, aiming to regain our balance and return to winning ways.
“I know Al Taawoun well, so their victory isn’t a surprise, though sometimes things simply don’t go our way. That’s football. I believed we would win, but now we have to look ahead to the next match.”
“We congratulate Al Taawoun. Frankly, we didn’t start well. We managed to level the score, but the match became difficult for us in the second half,” said Moreno.“I expected a win, but football doesn’t always go according to plan.
“Now, we must move past this result and focus on the next challenge, aiming to regain our balance and return to winning ways.
“I know Al Taawoun well, so their victory isn’t a surprise, though sometimes things simply don’t go our way. That’s football. I believed we would win, but now we have to look ahead to the next match.”
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