The head coach of Al-Wasl, Portuguese manager Luis Castro, expressed his disappointment following the 1-1 draw with Khorfakkan in the seventh round of the ADNOC Pro League. He stated that the result does not reflect the effort his team put in during the match, especially in the second half, which saw a significant improvement in performance compared to the start. Al-Wasl created 25 chances on goal, but it was not enough to secure a win. Castro mentioned that his team did not perform to the required standard in the first half, with players appearing hesitant in their decision-making. After some tactical adjustments in the second half, the team improved significantly, managing to score the equalizing goal and regain their usual attacking rhythm. He pointed out that the team created over 25 chances on goal, but they were not converted into goals due to a lack of luck in front of the net. Castro also spoke about the psychological impact of the team's elimination from the UAE President's Cup and said that the team has enough quality to overcome this phase quickly. He concluded by emphasizing the need to move past the draw and immediately begin preparing for the next match against Al-Muharraq in the AFC Champions League, scheduled for next Wednesday.
