Qatar's Coach Urges Players to Stay Focused Ahead of Bahrain Clash

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Monday, March 3rd 2014 02:54 AM

DOHA: Coach of the Qatari football national team Fahad Thani stressed on Sunday on the importance of the team's final match in the Asia Cup qualification against Bahrain, which will take place on Wednesday. The coach was talking to his players before they began their training session in Al Gharafa Sports Club, urging them to stay focused in order to guarantee winning the group. Coach Fahad was pleased that some of the players were playing in the league competition and the Asian Champions League, describing it as the best preparation for midweek's showdown with Bahrain. He stressed that all players had equal opportunities to make it into the starting 11, provided they show dedication in training. Afterwards the team started their first training session in preparation for Wednesday's match. Both countries are guaranteed qualification to the Asia Cup 2015. However the top position in the group remains up for grabs. The 2015 Asian Cup will be held in Australia.