The coach of Emirati club Al-Wahda, Darko Milanič, stated that his team showed a strong character against Shabab Al-Ahli in the postponed 16th round of the Pro League. The team equalized in the second half, ending the match 1-1. Milanič praised the players' spirit and their reaction after falling behind. He also noted that the absences the team suffered did not affect Al-Wahda during the match. «I am happy with the players' reaction in the second half and the character they showed, especially since we were behind by a goal at the end of the first half, and it was not easy to come back against a strong team like Shabab Al-Ahli,» Milanič told «Al Ittihad». «Everyone talked before the match about the impact of our absences, as we are missing more than six players, but on the field, that impact was not very visible. I was confident in the players who participated in the match, and they proved that they are capable of bearing responsibility and delivering the required performance». He added: «Regarding the competition in the league, we still have a number of matches left, and anything can change quickly in football. We will not give up and will continue to fight until the end. Now our focus will be on getting the players back to full fitness, and then thinking about the next match against Bani Yas, which is showing good levels at the moment».
