Baniyas held the pre-match press conference ahead of its upcoming clash against Khorfakkan in Round 21 of the ADNOC Pro League, with head coach Daniel Isăilă and goalkeeper Fahad Al Dhanhani addressing the media.
Head coach Daniel Isăilă highlighted the importance of the upcoming match, stressing the need for caution despite the team’s previous performance against Khorfakkan.
“This is our first match after the international break, and it is an important one against Khorfakkan,” Isăilă said.
He added:
“We faced them earlier at our home ground, and although we were the better side and controlled the game, the final result was not what we expected.”
Isăilă continued:
“Khorfakkan are a dangerous team, especially in quick transitions and counter-attacks, so we must be very careful in dealing with these situations.”
He emphasized the importance of discipline and focus:
“We must play with greater responsibility and be more clinical in front of goal to achieve what we want from this match.”
The Baniyas coach stressed the importance of the three points:
“Winning is very important for us at this stage, especially as we are going through a good period. We must continue with the same focus and discipline.”
He concluded:
“We aim to deliver a performance that satisfies us as a team and brings joy to our fans.”
Al Dhanhani: Our target is the three points
Goalkeeper Fahad Al Dhanhani underlined the importance of the match and the team’s determination to secure victory.
“It is an important match, and both teams are aiming for the three points. We may have a slight advantage in the table, but our full focus is on winning,” he said.
He added:
“Khorfakkan beat us in the first round at our home, and we are looking to respond with a positive result this time.”
Al Dhanhani continued:
“Keeping clean sheets recently is thanks to the whole team, but the most important thing for us is to win and collect the three points.”
He concluded:
“Baniyas deserves to be in a better position, and we are working together to improve our standing and make our fans proud.”