Palestine Coach: 'We Competed Strongly Against Saudi Arabia, Match Scenario Was Strange'

Ihab Abu Jazar, coach of the Palestinian national team, expressed immense pride in his players' performance against Saudi Arabia, despite their elimination from the quarter-finals of the 2025 Arab Cup. He affirmed that Palestine had played a strong and exceptional match at Lusail Stadium.

Abu Jazar stated in his post-match comments: "Congratulations to the Saudi national team. We delivered a great performance in every aspect." He added: "We displayed the character of a strong and champion team, playing for 120 minutes against a high-quality side. The match scenario was strange and full of twists and turns."

The Palestinian coach emphasized his complete satisfaction with his players' performance, highlighting that football only recognizes victory and defeat. He stated: "I am completely satisfied with what the players delivered. We celebrated in previous matches, and today we accept the result with sportsmanship."

Abu Jazar continued, praising his players' mentality and fighting spirit: "The players were true men and worked under difficult circumstances. This is a different team, and it is developing from one match to another." He noted that the level displayed by his team reflects the significant work invested in recent years.

The Palestine coach concluded his remarks by asserting that the future would be better, stating: "The loss is just a stop... We will continue to work to build a strong team capable of competing in the future, God willing."