Bruno Pinheiro: I am proud of the players and I thank the Iraqi fans

After the end of the match between Iraq and Qatar in the semi-finals of the twenty-fifth Arabian Gulf Cup, which was hosted by the Basra International Stadium and ended with Iraq winning 2/1 and qualifying for the final, a press conference was held for Bruno Pinheiro, coach of Qatar, who spoke saying: The match was highly competitive and we as a team did not perform badly, but this is how it is in football. Iraq had an extra day of rest. Tactically, Iraq was able to penetrate our defenses and from here they were able to score.

He added: I am proud of the players despite their little experience, and they should be proud of what they presented in the tournament despite the public pressure.

He continued: In such tournaments, playing in an organized manner and individual play does not work, but my players were able to adapt in matches.

He concluded: I do not know if we are the biggest beneficiaries in this tournament or not, and I think the Qatari Federation knows the goals of participation and the injuries are not large. When losing, the players try to remedy the situation, and I wish success to the Iraqi team in the final, and I also thank the Iraqi fans.