INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - Iranian football expert and former coach of Foolad team, Majid Jalali, believes that the Khuzestan-based team must prevent any
mistakes versus their rivals in the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League.Foolad kick-started their AFC Champions League knockout
campaign with a win versus Saudi Arabian Al Faisaly 1-0 on Monday.The Iranian side will deal with another Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal in
Dohas Al Jonoub Stadium on Thursday
Foolad played well and made a great win, said Jalali in his interview with Tehran Times
Foolad didnt go into the game against the Al Faisaly in their finest type
Javad Nekounams side aimed to make up for their poor kind in the domestic league, where they are struggling to keep rate with their rivals
They required to focus on getting the outcome in the one-off match versus the Saudi side
I think they did it in the best method possible, added the previous coach of Foolad.The ruling champs from Saudi Arabia saw off Shabab Al
Ahli of the UAE 3-1 in their last-16 tie at Qatars Al Janoub Stadium, as they go after a fifth continental title.Speaking about Foolads
match versus Al-Hilal, Jalali stated: The most crucial thing is that they must perform their result-oriented strategies once again, however
with the highest concentration
Players ought to avoid dangerous motions against the giants and must do their job without any mistakes
Taking these concerns into account, Foolad have possibilities to beat their powerful rivals, nevertheless, its an extremely tough task
Nekounam resigned from his post after the video game, stating no apparent factor for his decision
Nekounam is a talented young coach , Jalali shared his view in this regard
To be an excellent coach at the highest level of football you require character, understanding together with experience
I believe Nekounams reaction is since of his absence of training experience in the high level of football
He was a terrific player and for being a spectacular coach he requires more experience of working under frustrating pressure, he concluded.
