This evening, the Khorfakkan team will face a crucial match against their host Al-Wasl as part of the Professional League. This marks their first appearance under the leadership of new Croatian coach Damir Krznar, who took over from his compatriot Hassan Abdulloo. For both teams, this match will be a challenging test. Khorfakkan enters the match seeking to halt a series of modest results and performances in recent rounds and improve its position in the standings, currently sitting 11th with 12 points. Meanwhile, Al-Wasl holds 25 points in fourth place. Despite the technical differences between the teams in terms of potential, points, and the match being held at Za'abel Stadium in Dubai, the 'Falcons' still have a chance of success if they can successfully manage the technical and emotional aspects of the encounter. 'Emirates Today' has identified the key requirements for Khorfakana to achieve a positive result against Al-Wasl. Capitalizing on Opportunities In Khorfakkan's last five matches, the team has missed a significant number of easy attacking chances, estimated at around 20 opportunities, including direct one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper. Against Al-Wasl, the team needs to capitalize on half-chances and improve attacking efficiency. The Fan Challenge Al-Wasl boasts a large and influential fan base, while attendance at Khorfakkan matches has declined. This gives the '12th player' advantage to Al-Wasl, making it one of the main challenges for Khorfakkan in this encounter. Tactical Analysis Croatian coach Damir Krznar is leading the team for the first time from the technical area. This makes tactical reading and match management an additional challenge, given his recent familiarity with the players' capabilities and the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. Strengthening the Defense Khorfakkan's conceded several goals in recent matches, most of which were due to a lack of defensive organization and individual errors. Better defensive organization is required, denying Al-Wasl space, and avoiding errors near the penalty area, especially considering Al-Wasl's expertise in set pieces. Tarik Tisoudali Khorfakana hopes that its Moroccan player, Tarik Tisoudali, can regain his accustomed level of play, which he showed before his participation in the Arab Cup in Qatar, thanks to his ability to create and score goals with a skillful and effective style.
