Qatari defender Tariq Salman, 27, shared his thoughts ahead of the match against Uzbekistan in the 10th round of the 3rd qualifying round for the World Cup.
"The last match against Iran was very difficult and important for us. This match was the first serious test under our new coach. Although we did not achieve our goal of directly qualifying for the World Cup, we still have a chance. Now we will fight in the play-offs and we will try not to miss this opportunity at any cost," he said.
The footballer also touched upon the specific aspects of the match against Uzbekistan:
"Undoubtedly, the match against Uzbekistan will not be easy. They have qualified for the World Cup for the first time in their history and are still in a festive mood. Naturally, they do not want to lose in front of their fans. This situation also applies to us, because we are the only team in our group to have defeated a powerful opponent like Iran. The same can be said about Uzbekistan, because we are the only team to have defeated them in the group. These results show that the Qatari national team is a very strong and serious opponent."
Salman stressed that the team had been thoroughly prepared for the match and added:
"God willing, we are fully prepared for the upcoming match. Our coach does not want us to lose this match and we are also very confident in ourselves. We will leave the field with a result that will please our fans."
It is worth noting that the match between Uzbekistan and Qatar, which is part of the 10th round of the 3rd qualifying round of the World Cup, will be held on June 10 at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent. While the Uzbekistan national team has already secured a place in the World Cup, the Qatar team will once again try its best to participate in the play-offs of the qualifying round. This match is of great importance for both teams and is attracting great interest from fans. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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