Tomorrow, the national teams of Uzbekistan and Iran will compete in the final. The coaches of the two teams took part in the press conference held before the match. In the second part of the conference, the head coach of the Iranian national team, Amir Galenoyi, shared his thoughts.
Criticism about CAFA
"CAFA could become an auxiliary platform for regional football in the future. But this season they made serious mistakes in almost every aspect. Many teams' complaints confirm that issues such as refereeing, organization, opponent selection, and other matters are not properly addressed," G'alenoyi said.
About the conflict with Uzbekistan
"The teams of Uzbekistan and Iran have been clashing frequently for several years. Uzbekistan has recently invested heavily in football, and the local championship has strengthened. They have also allocated funds to their clubs, and some of their players are playing for strong teams in the Asian and Iranian championships. We know each other well. I hope tomorrow will be a fan-friendly and tactically interesting game. To achieve victory, the players must diligently fulfill their duties," he emphasized.
Preparations and challenges
According to Ghalenoyi, they were scheduled to enter the tournament after holding 4 training sessions in Tehran, but waiting for the end of the national championship led to a mistake.
"I heard from a friend that he (referring to the coach) said he wouldn't let the players into the team before the third and fourth rounds of the Premier League. How can a national championship match be held during FIFA days?" the coach explained.
Word about Uzbekistan
"Uzbekistan is becoming a football center in Asia. "Football players of different age categories are demonstrating this with their results in various competitions," Galenoyi said.
Conclusion
As can be seen from the words of the Iranian coach Amir Galenoi, he highly appreciates the growth of Uzbek football. However, he did not hesitate to express serious criticism of the competition organizers and the referees. Before the final, he hoped that his team would play their full game and present an interesting match for the fans.
Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
