Al-Wahda defender Lucas Pimenta expressed his great disappointment after the 2-2 draw with Al-Qadsia, despite having a comfortable two-goal lead. The match, held yesterday at Al-Nyan Stadium as part of the 22nd round of the Professional League, was attended by about 2000 spectators. Pimenta emphasized that «what happened cannot be justified by apologies alone». His comments reflect the frustration within the «yellow-blue» ranks, repeating the scenario from the previous round against Al-Nasr, where the team also squandered a victory and settled for a 2-2 draw. This is a clear sign of an ongoing crisis in game management and maintaining the lead. Pimenta said at a post-match press conference: «We blame ourselves. We are in the spotlight and must take responsibility. Of course, we are not happy with the result. Apologies to the fans are not enough, we need to improve and work harder to meet the required level». He added: «In the first half we were better, created many chances, but what happened in the second half is unacceptable. We are not happy with the number of goals we have conceded in recent matches, and this requires a lot of work to correct». This setback comes at a critical time as the team prepares for an important continental match against Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia) on Tuesday. This increases the pressure on the coaching staff and players. The defender stressed the importance of quickly shifting focus to the continental clash, saying: «Our full focus now is on the match against Al-Ittihad. We have 90 important minutes, and we must be in the best shape to represent the country properly». Recall that Al-Wahda increased its points to 36, taking 4th place, and continues to drop points. Al-Qadsia earned one point, bringing its total to 23 and temporarily taking 9th place.
