Arwabarina: Responsible for the result and our future in the tournament is no longer in our hands

After the end of the UAE-Kuwait match in the second round of the second group, which was held at the Olympic Port Stadium at 4:15 pm today, Iraq time, and ended with Kuwait’s victory of 1-0, which means the end of the UAE national team’s career in the tournament, a press conference was held for the coach of the UAE national team, Arwa Barina, who commented on the match, saying: “The match was tactical and physical.” The opponent was the best in the first half, and in the second half, we were the best. We created chances, but we were not successful in scoring, and in the end Kuwait snatched the victory.

And about the problem of the national team: We worked for 9 months, but we were not at the required level. The reason is the low level of some players, and I am responsible for the results.

And about the reason for the absence of attacking power: As I said previously, we created opportunities after substitutions, but we had no luck in scoring, as well as the players’ nervousness affecting their decisions, and this is the reason for the changes.

Regarding the Qatar match and the team’s calculations, there is a chance to qualify, but it is not in our hands. We will play to win and involve the best players to achieve this, and the Qatar match is important. We first check on the players and their readiness to participate.

Regarding Mabkhout’s absence and his influence: As I said before, I will not talk about non-existent players. He is responsible for those present now.

And about the lack of experience on the team and its impact: Today, there are players with experience and youth. If the player shows personality, he has the right to participate.