National coach Jamal Salami, the head coach of the Saudi Al Fateh team, acknowledged today that the stars of Al Hilal were the key to deciding the match that brought his team against the leader as part of the twelfth round of the Saudi Roshn Football League. Salami explained that the high individual skills of Al Hilal players made the difference at critical moments, confirming that his team exerted great effort to match the strong opponent.
Salami revealed in press statements after the match the strategy his team relied on, which involved closing the defensive spaces and not giving Al Hilal stars the chance to penetrate. He added that playing against a team of Al Hilal’s caliber, which has elements capable of making a difference, is a huge challenge for any competitor, which his team faced yesterday.
Despite the bitterness of the defeat, Al Fateh’s coach praised the performance of his players, especially in the defensive aspect, indicating that the team fought fiercely against Al Hilal’s strong attack. He expressed his regret that his team was unable to find the offensive effectiveness needed to convert opportunities into goals, which could have changed the course of the match.
Salami concluded his speech by emphasizing that his team coming out of the match without any injuries is a positive achievement, especially since the team is preparing for a series of important matches in the upcoming period. He expressed hope that the team can improve its performance and achieve better results in future matches, focusing on exploiting possible weaknesses of the opponents.
