The Shardja football team suffered a defeat in the match against Al-Bataeh, with a score of 0:1. This game took place in the framework of the 17th round of the Adnoc Champions League. "Korol'" missed three important points, which forced the team to remain at 37 points, occupying second place, leaving seven points behind Shabab Al-Ahli. On the other hand, Al-Bataeh gained 15 points and is currently in 12th position in the tournament table.
The third defeat of the championship deprived Shardja of the opportunity to compete for the title, as the gap from the leader is already seven points. Four factors became the reason for Shardja's defeat: the fighting spirit of Al-Bataeh players, the sense of responsibility of the footballers for their position in the table, the absence of the influence of the main coach Kozmin and his tactical approach to the game.
The players themselves, such as Kaio Lucas, Luan Pereira, and Osman Kamara, were on the field, but the attacking line did not provide the necessary effectiveness. The head coach of Al-Bataeh, Iranian Farhad Majidi, excellently adjusted the game and correctly applied the tactics.
After the match, Kozmin stated: "Shardja had problems with realizing chances and lack of energy in attack, while the super team used the only chance and scored a goal." Captain Khalifan Masafi, head of Al-Bataeh club, confirmed the importance of victory and emphasized the team's responsibility after the previous draw.
He pointed out the quality of the players and the experience of the coach, stressing that the current position of Al-Bataeh in the table does not correspond to its potential. Masafi emphasized the unity of the team and the importance of fighting in each match. At the same time, he noted that injuries and disqualifications negatively affect the team's performances.
