The technical staff and players of Al-Zawraa expressed their great happiness after achieving an important victory against Al Wasl of the UAE, in a match characterized by strength and competitiveness, affirming that the win represents a positive step in the race for a qualification spot, with an emphasis on the need to continue working and focusing before the return leg.

Assistant coach of the team, Hossam Fawzi, said that Al-Zawraa achieved an important victory in a tough match, noting that the confrontation was not easy against a team that possesses quality and experience in continental tournaments.

He added that what was achieved is credited to the players who showed high spirit and great tactical discipline on the field, which was clearly reflected in the team's overall performance throughout both halves of the match.

He pointed out that Al Wasl is a good team with distinguished elements in various positions, and they presented a strong match in an attempt to match Al-Zawraa's pace, which gave the encounter a competitive nature until the final minutes.

Fawzi continued that Al-Zawraa's players were up to the responsibility, as they adhered to the technical instructions and executed the required duties perfectly, both defensively and in offensive transitions.

He explained that the technical staff was aiming for a bigger result, especially given the numerous opportunities the team had during the course of the match, but he stressed at the same time that the most important thing was achieved, which is the victory and gaining the advantage before the return leg.

He added that this victory gives the team a significant moral boost to continue the journey with confidence, affirming that work will continue to correct mistakes and enhance positives, ensuring a stronger appearance in the upcoming match.

For his part, the man of the match, Bryan Valencia, expressed his happiness with this victory, congratulating Al-Zawraa's fans who attended and strongly supported the team, affirming that their support was an important motivator for the players on the field.

He added that scoring two goals and directly contributing to the victory is the result of collective work, stressing that the credit goes to his teammates and the fans who did not stop cheering throughout the match.

Valencia pointed out that the team succeeded in taking a significant step towards qualification, but he stressed that the mission is not yet accomplished, and the focus is now fully on the return leg, which requires double readiness.

He completed by saying that Al-Zawraa possesses a cohesive group of players capable of handling pressure, indicating that the victory will give everyone additional confidence, but dealing with the next stage should be cautious and highly focused.

He concluded his talk by affirming that the team will continue working with a collective spirit to make their fans happy and move forward in the tournament, striving to translate this superiority into an official qualification that reflects the club's status and history.

This victory comes to enhance the ambitions of the Al-Nawaris in the continental competition, especially with the team's rising level and increasing harmony among its players, which gives the technical staff wider options before the decisive encounter. Between optimism and caution, the eyes of Al-Zawraa's fans are directed to the return leg, hoping that the team will succeed in confirming its superiority and continue the journey towards the next rounds.