The coach of Iran praises the Palestinian team after their victory over them.. and Abu Jazar: The loss is a lesson for future entitlements
The coach of the Iranian national football team, Amir Ghaleh Noei, confirmed that the Palestinian team possesses good technical capabilities and enjoys organization and tactical discipline, noting that his team won fairly with a score of two goals to none.
Ghaleh Noei said during the press conference that followed the match between the two teams at Basra International Stadium (Palm Tree Trunk), that the match was good in terms of technical performance, praising the level presented by the Palestinian team, especially their goalkeeper, whose performance he described as exceptional.
He added that the Iranian team had opportunities to score additional goals during the first half and the beginning of the second half, but the brilliance of the Palestinian goalkeeper prevented that, indicating that participating in the tournament aims to give young players a chance to gain experience and prove their abilities.
He pointed out that the upcoming match against the Iraqi team, scheduled for Tuesday, represents an important test for the young players, given the strength of the opponent and the expected fan attendance.
For his part, the coach of the Palestinian team, Ihab Abu Jazar, considered the stumble against Iran an important lesson that the team will benefit from in upcoming events, which will contribute to improving performance and enhancing the players' readiness for forthcoming matches.
Abu Jazar said, "The Palestinian team performed well according to a certain style, but the red card significantly affected the course of the match," indicating that the technical staff does not wish to delve into the details of the refereeing situation, based on the belief that refereeing is part of football.
He added that "failing against a team like Iran will provide us with important lessons that we can benefit from in the next stage," emphasizing that the difficult circumstances faced by the Palestinian team make their participation in the tournament a positive matter.
He pointed out that this loss represents the only stumble for the Palestinian team during the year 2026.