Qatar ready to tackle Saudi Arabia in Gulf Cup final

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Tuesday, November 25th 2014 10:45 PM

RIYADH: Qatar will not be affected by huge fan support for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday when the Al Anabi boys face the home side in the Gulf Cup final, assistant coach Sergio Romano said on Tuesday. Both teams fought off stiff resistant in the semifinals on Sunday with Qatar beating Oman while Saudi Arabia edged the UAE. "We are ready and we won't be affected by any crowd support for the home," Romano said on Tuesday. "It will be a difficult game but we feel ready to go," he added. "We know we are playing the home team with both of us wanting to win the title. Home teams usually have the advantage but that doesn't stop you from performing if you are strong and if you can handle pressure," he said. "We have a great desire to win this trophy and delight our fans." the assistant coach said. "We have played some good games in the tournament and we have tested numerous combinations going into the final. Technically and physically we are fit and ready to play," he added. "We will play the game with full force and concentration. We have already played with Saudi Arabia in the tournament. We will not change our style of play that brought us a good win in the semifinals," Romano said. "I would say the players are used to playing in front of partisan crowds as every home team gets their own support when they play home. I think being in the final is an incentive for us to do well and win the game," he said. When asked about his rival team; Romano said: "We think about our team and our players. We don't think about the rivals and neither do we give importance to any criticism that may have come our way. Coach Djamel Belmadi has prepared the players well for this event." When his attention was brought to the 'luck' factor, Romano smiled and said: "Every side needs a bit of luck." The final will be played at King Fahd International Stadium.