Tarek Skitioui, coach of the Moroccan reserve national team, expressed great satisfaction after his team's 3-1 victory over the Comoros national team in the first round of the group stage of the 2025 Arab Cup, emphasizing that the win was the result of the players' intense focus and effort despite the difficulty of the match.

Al-Skitawi said in his statements after the match: "I am very happy with this victory. The results of the other matches show that the competition is tough and that there are no longer any small teams. To win, you must be mentally and physically prepared. The players entered the game with high focus, and this was a decisive factor."

The coach of the "Lions' Reserves" added: "Scoring three goals in the first half gave us comfort, but the second half was different. The Comoros Islands team changed their playing style and deployed four defenders and midfielders, trying to reduce the gap. We dealt with the situation intelligently and relied on counterattacks, and we could have added more goals. We also had a clear penalty."

Al-Skitiwi emphasized the importance of the opening victory in such tournaments: "The start is always important. We are happy with this win, but it is just the first step in a long and difficult journey."

He concluded by saying: "I am proud of the players, their fighting spirit, courage, and commitment. The road is still long, but this victory will give us a strong boost for the upcoming matches."