Rafed Salem: Al-Zawraa is Ready to Face Goa of India with Great Hopes in this Championship

Technical analyst Rafed Salem confirmed in his talk to 'Al-Rabia Sports' that Al-Zawraa's start in the AFC Champions League 2 will be strong and promising, noting that the team will begin its participation by facing Goa of India. Al-Zawraa traveled five days before the match to complete its preparations perfectly.

Salem said: "The team's early movement before the match gives players a chance to acclimate to the Indian atmosphere and adapt to the weather conditions, which is one of the important factors for achieving a strong start."

He added: "The relationship between the fans and the management at Al-Zawraa is very good, and all the necessities for success have been provided for the players, whether on the technical, physical, or even logistical levels, which creates an ideal environment for achieving the desired results."

The technical analyst touched on the team's style and said: "Al-Zawraa must show its well-known attacking style, as we are used to in the Iraqi league, because an attacking performance will give the team a significant advantage in the continental championship, especially when facing strong teams like Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia later on."

Salem pointed to the importance of the first match in the continental championship, explaining: "Winning the first match will be a great moral boost for the team and will give them confidence to face the upcoming challenges in the tournament. A good start always defines the team's path in the group stage."

Salem concluded his remarks by saying: "The fans are eagerly anticipating this participation, and success in the first match will restore the team's morale and support all players in achieving their goals in the AFC Champions League 2."

It is worth mentioning that Al-Zawraa is preparing for its match against Goa of India on the seventeenth of September as part of the first round of the group stage, after the team completed its training camp in Egypt, which prepared the players physically and technically to face the continental competitor.