Oman coach: we are not afraid of Iran

LONDON (Reuters) – Oman coach Pem Verbeek has been alarmed by the lack of television viewing of football matches in the 2018 Asian Cup before the Olympics. face Iran in the 16th round in Abu Dhabi Sunday night. "Unfortunately, the matches are not broadcast on television (at the team's home)," said Verbeek at a press conference at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. I'm clean. " "Can I say something special?" I miss this aspect of the tournament to watch the games, "are good matches." Oman has no chance to watch the games at their hotel, and their cards are handed out by the AFC after the end. But the coach did not explain the reasons, pointing out that he would talk about it at a conference "later".

Verbeek downplayed the difference between the two teams: Iran ranks 29th in the world and Oman 82nd. It's a role of exclusion. "We are delighted to meet one of the strongest teams, and we have also played against Japan, which competed in the World Cup in Russia." "We are happy to qualify and we are looking for victory, but the Iranian team is not giving you a lot of chances in the back."

It also downplayed the importance for Iran to benefit from an extra day off and ensure its qualification after the second round of the group stage because "this reality can only It's better not to waste time on such things. "

Oman had qualified for the first time in his semifinal history after scoring two late goals and his victory over Turkmenistan 3-1, and confirmed that his coach would be fighting "until the last one." minute, as everyone has seen against Turkmenistan ".

He revealed that his team, crowned with the 2017 Gulf Cup, suffered no injury, except in the case of midfielder Mohsen Gohar, who "trained well yesterday and waited for the report of the medical device. I hope that he will be able to play with us. "