Al-Iraqi team coach, Abdul Ghani Shahid, confirmed during the press conference for the match against the Indian team Goa tomorrow, Wednesday, in the first round of the AFC Champions League 2, that the calculations in the group stage differ from the knockout rounds, and that his team is determined to achieve victory regardless of the difficulty of the opponent.

He explained: "We respect the Goa team and its coach, and our main goal is to present a strong match and achieve a victory that befits the name of Al-Zawraa and its fans."

He said: "Al-Zawraa is a great club with its achievements and fans, and we are experiencing ideal conditions in the Indian city of Goa, and we strive to achieve distinguished results in this continental championship."

He added: "Goa managed to surpass the Omani team Al-Sib in the championship, which confirms that it is a good and organized team, so we must focus intensely in the match."

He continued: "The conditions of both teams are quite similar due to the lack of local league launches and not playing official matches before the championship, which increases the importance of the match in preparing the players for the upcoming competitions."

He concluded: "We have good information about our opponent, and we will work to apply a tactical style that suits the nature of the match to ensure achieving the best possible result."