Hailed the Players’ Fighting Spirit and Accountability.. Abdullah Ali: Preparations for PLC Pro Cup Final Kicked Off with the Finish Whistle of Matchweek 21
It is Only Winning Shabab Al Ahli by 3 Points, and Too Early to Say We Won the League Title
Players Look Forward to Seeing Fans Again in the Stadium in the Final Match
Several Positive Factors Contribute to Having Such a Positive Situation This Season
Al Ain Fans Are Behind All Victories and Being Crowned with Titles Throughout the Club’s History
“We did it and achieved the most important thing out of Shabab Al Ahli clash match; i.e., the match’s three points,” Abdullah Ali, Al Ain Team Supervisor, stated by the end of matchweek 21 of the ADNOC Pro League.
He added: “Missing the Ainawi fans harmed the team’s performance and the recent long break. Nevertheless, we have a crystal-clear goal, and thanks to God, we achieved it successfully and achieved the most important thing, as I stated earlier.”
Abdullah Ali hailed the players’ high concentration and fighting spirit to manifest their self-accountability to defend the Club’s crest and commitment to the coach’s technical instructions. He stressed that all these factors gave them the upper hand over the opponent and won the match result. He also indicated that this victory enabled the Boss to maintain the seven-point gap between the team and the nearest rivals.
Responding to a question on the secret behind the current great shape of the team despite the challenges they face in each stage, he said: “Actually, thanks to God for the current good shape ad positive conditions and then the generous support of the Club’s presidency and management who spare no effort in furnishing all grounds for success. Not to also forget the close attention and follow-up of the Board of Directors chaired by H.E. Dr. Matar Al Darmaki and the spirit of the one family, the players’ firm will, and their self-accountability to defend the Club’s crest. Above all these is the continuous support of the Ainawi fans in stands and social media platforms that boost the current positive atmosphere that dominates the team. I pray to God to be lucky enough and achieve the current goals of this season.”
As for winning the league’s title following beating Shabab Al Ahli in the recent match, he said: “Winning Shabab Al Ahli at home added three points to the team’s balance only. It is too early to say we won the league title as we still have other five rounds to reach the finish line.”
He went on to say: “We all required to close the league chapter temporarily and focus on the PLC Pro Cup final against the same opponent. We are all well aware that there are no secrets in football, and objectives are clear.”
“It is not a secret to tell you that Al Ain players are eager to see the fans back to the stands in the final match. It is a fact that Al Ain fans are behind all victories achieved by the team and being crowned with titles. I wish the squad all the best of luck in the next match,” he said.
Commenting on a question on the team’s perpetrations for the Cup final match against Shabab Al Ahli, he stated: “As I stated earlier, the team’s pre-season program was clear and flexible enough to adapt with all the calendar updates. Therefore, actual PLC Pro Cup final preparations kicked off directly after the league’s finish whistle of matchweek 21.”
He concluded his statement by saying: “We have a busy schedule in this critical stage. However, we have all vowed to continue working with the same high spirits, concentration, seriousness, and firm will to win all opponents.”
