Ali Mansourian: We Played a Good Match Against Al-Jawiya and Deserved a Better Result
Saturday 21-02-2026
Ali Mansourian, the coach of Al-Talaba, described his team's recent match in the Iraqi Stars League as 'great in terms of technical and organizational level,' despite the loss the team suffered. He confirmed that the performance delivered by the players deserves praise and reflects their significant efforts during the encounter.

Mansourian said in his statements after the match: 'Despite the final result, I see that the players performed well on the field. We tried to implement our tactical plan and succeeded in controlling large periods of the match, creating several clear scoring opportunities, but luck and refereeing decisions sometimes play a role in the match outcome.'

He added: 'The match was difficult, against a strong and organized competitive team, and I believe the players showed high fighting spirit, which reassures me about Al-Talaba's near future. We have substantial work to correct minor errors and improve offensive effectiveness, especially in the final balls, because we deserve more than the points we obtained.'

Mansourian confirmed that his team will benefit from this significant encounter: 'Every tough match is a lesson for us. We take the positives and address the negatives, and I expect to see a noticeable improvement in upcoming matches, especially as the Iraqi league is witnessing intense competition between teams for advanced positions, and every point has become very important.'

The Al-Talaba coach concluded his remarks by saying: 'We are working on preparing the players mentally and physically for the upcoming round matches, and focusing on tactical discipline will be the key to achieving better results. The audience knows that we always strive to deliver enjoyable and competitive football, and this spirit will continue in the team no matter the difficulties.'

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