What Did Donis Say After the Draw Against Uruguay in the World Cup

The Greek coach Georgios Donis, the head coach of the Saudi national team, confirmed that the 1-1 draw against Uruguay represents a positive start for the Green Falcons in the 2026 World Cup.

Donis explained after the match that the strength and vast experience of the Uruguayan team made securing a point an important achievement in the opening of the tournament journey.

The coach of the Saudi national team pointed out that the team performed remarkably well during the first half, having succeeded in controlling the game and reducing the opponent's threat.

He added that the Green team managed to score the leading goal and impose their style during the first half, before the nature of the match changed in the second half.

Donis spoke about the pressure the team faced after the break, emphasizing that the team did not maintain the same level of possession and composure against Uruguay's attacks.

The Greek coach explained that some difficulties emerged in the midfield, which prompted the technical staff to make changes during the match.

Donis praised the performance of the defensive line and goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais after saving several dangerous attempts during the match.

The head coach confirmed that he is still working on understanding the players' capabilities and building cohesion within the team in a short period.

He emphasized that the Saudi national team has outstanding players and that improving performance requires more time and technical work.

Donis concluded his statements by expressing his pride in leading the Green team, noting that the goal is to build a team capable of competing, not just to be satisfied with the result of a single match.