In the 3rd round of the Elite Asian Champions League, Shabab Al Ahli defeated Nasaf of Karshi 4-1 at home. Following the match, Portuguese head coach Paulo Souza commented on the team's performance at a press conference.
"I'm very pleased with my players' performance today. We shot more than 20 shots and scored four goals. This result is an expression of the work and discipline of our team. I am proud of each of my players, the club, and the fans. "The fighting spirit and unity in my team are of great value to me," Souza said.
He emphasized that today's victory means achieving the goal not just by scoring four goals, but through gameplay and tactical approach. "We achieved success not only through the result, but also through the correct decision in each episode. I always like to position players according to their capabilities and the opponent's strength. This makes the team's game more lively and balanced," he said.
The Portuguese specialist believes that Shabab Al Ahli is on the right track, and unity within the team is steadily strengthening. "For me, the greatest achievement is that every player feels each other and fights for a single goal on the field. "This victory is not just a result - it is a victory of the team's character and spirit," Souza concluded.
Thus, Shabab Al Ahli earned important points in the group and strengthened their chances in the competition. In the next round, Nasaf will have a chance to earn points against Al-Wahda at home.
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