Green Falcons continue training camp for Arabian Gulf Cup

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The Green Falcons had an evening training session at Al-Shabab Club Stadium under the supervision of head coach Herve Renard. (Supplied)
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The Green Falcons had an evening training session at Al-Shabab Club Stadium under the supervision of head coach Herve Renard. (Supplied)
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The Green Falcons had an evening training session at Al-Shabab Club Stadium under the supervision of head coach Herve Renard. (Supplied)
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Updated 16 December 2024
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Green Falcons continue training camp for Arabian Gulf Cup

  • National team will have a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national football team continued their training camp on Sunday here in preparation for the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait from Dec. 21 to Jan. 3.

The Green Falcons had an evening training session at Al-Shabab Club Stadium under the supervision of head coach Herve Renard. The session began with warm-up exercises, followed by possession training.

Renard introduced various tactical exercises before organizing a full-pitch match divided into two groups. The training session concluded with recovery exercises. Another session was held later in the evening.

Meanwhile, player Firas Al-Buraikan continued his individual training with the medical staff, while duo Abdullah Al-Khaibari and Abdulelah Al-Amari were limited to special exercises alongside the medical team.

The Green Falcons will conclude their preparations on Monday with a training session at 4 p.m. at Al-Shabab Club Stadium, ahead of their friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday. The first 15 minutes of the session will be open to the media.

Renard will hold a press conference on Monday at 3 p.m. at Al-Shabab Club Stadium to discuss the team’s preparations.


Benzema’s goal propels Al-Ittihad to victory in Asian Champions League

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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.