Branko: I am optimistic about qualifying and I am waiting for Iraq in the final

A press conference for Branko Ivankovic, coach of the Oman national team, was held at 12:15 this afternoon, Iraq time, in Al-Sayyab Hall at the Minawi Pasha Hotel, which precedes the confrontation between Al-Ahmar and the Saudi brother in the third and last matches of the group stage. Branko spoke about the match, saying: “This is an important match for the two teams, and our goal is to win.” It will be very strong. We lost Amjad and Mahmoud. We have solutions and are well prepared. Regardless of anything optimistic about qualifying, we lost the last edition to Saudi Arabia, and we are seeking to win this time.

He added, “We will not change our style.” We faced difficult circumstances in Yemen. We dominated the previous match more and created four clear chances. We will focus on our style with our respect for Saudi Arabia, and there is nothing special about the match.

He continued: “The current Saudi national team is the West Asian champion.” They play in the Saudi League. We expect it to be a difficult opponent. We saw the two finals that it played in, but we are ready and seeking to snatch the three points, and there is no fear.

And he continued: “Our goal is to qualify, and we are ready.” Some players are playing in the league. I have injuries, but they are not excuses. Our goal is to win, and I am waiting for Oman and Iraq in the final.

Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini said: “In the Yemen match, we were not good during the first quarter of an hour.” We conceded two goals, but we were able to return The important thing is to win and get three points. The atmosphere in Basra is wonderful, and the crowd is wonderful.

Branko concluded: “I have 23 players ready: Al-Muslimi, Fahmy, and all the defenders are ready.” We are trying to give every player the opportunity to play in second place.

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