DOHA: Saudi footballer Hassan Altambakti took part in special exercises with the team’s medical staff because he was suffering leg pain, as the Saudi national team trained on Tuesday ahead their third and final match in the group stage of the Asian Cup.
Meanwhile, teammate Nasser Al-Dawsari took part in a group training session, having fully recovered from muscle pain in his leg.
The Green Falcons will face Thailand on Thursday at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, Qatar. They have already qualified for the knockout stages, thanks to a 2-1 defeat of Oman in their opening game last Tuesday and a 2-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan on Sunday. Thailand are sitting second in the group on 4 points
Tuesday’s training session took place at the Aspire Dome, also in Al-Rayyan, under the supervision of coach Roberto Mancini. After a warm-up session, the players completed various tactical exercises before finishing up their training with a stretching workout. The Saudis will conclude their preparations with a training session on Wednesday.
Hassan Altambakti treated for leg pain ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Asian Cup clash with Thailand
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Hassan Altambakti treated for leg pain ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Asian Cup clash with Thailand
- Meanwhile, teammate Nasser Al-Dawsari took part in a group training session, having fully recovered from muscle pain in his leg
- The Saudis, who have already qualified for the knockout stage, will face Thailand in their third and final group stage game on Thursday
Benzema’s goal propels Al-Ittihad to victory in Asian Champions League
- The victory moved Al-Ittihad to sixth place in the 12-team Western group
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Karim Benzema’s second-half strike was enough to give Al-Ittihad a 1-0 win over Nasaf Qarshi of Uzbekistan on Tuesday, placing the Saudi title holders within sight of the Asian Champions League Elite knockout round.
The French striker volleyed home from close range at the far post after 57 minutes, meeting a cross from Portuguese winger Roger Fernandes.
The victory moved Al-Ittihad to sixth place in the 12-team Western group. With the top eight from the East and West advancing to the round of 16, a win against Qatar’s Al-Gharafa in the next match would clinch advancement for the two-time champion.
Elsewhere, Roberto Mancini delivered Al-Sadd’s first win in dramatic fashion.
Trailing 2-1 to Al-Ahli Dubai after 90 minutes, the Qatar club scored three goals in stoppage time to win 4-2, with Spanish striker Rafa Mujica completing his hat trick, and keep faint hopes of advancing alive.
