Iraq coach: I am not satisfied with our performance against UAE

The coach of the Iraqi team expressed dissatisfaction with the level shown by his team against UAE in the second game of the group stage, despite the victory of Iraq (2-0).

“We got three important points,” said Katanic. “That is all what I can say after the game, but I am not happy with the performance because we did not play properly. There was a slow pace in playing, with individual errors and poor physical fitness, but the important thing is that we won this match. We have not received goals.”

He added: “I may make some changes against Yemen because the game will not affect the qualification of Iraq, not to underestimate the value of the Yemeni team, but it is an opportunity to rest some players and give a chance to other players.”