Fathi Al-Jabali: The match against Erbil is extremely difficult and this is our goal

Al Quwa Al Jawiya held a press conference this evening at the team's accommodation in the city of Erbil to discuss the upcoming match against their hosts Erbil at the François Hariri Stadium, as part of the second round of the Iraqi Premier League.

Tunisian coach Fathi Jebali and player Saad Al-Rousan attended the conference, where they talked about the preparations of the 'Falcons' and their ambition to return with a positive result from northern Iraq.

Coach Fathi Al-Jabal began his remarks by emphasizing the difficulty of the task, but he also stressed his great confidence in his players.

The mountains said:

*"We will face a team that plays at home and among their fans, and has players of a high level. We must come away with a positive result and make our fans happy who supported us in the Nowruz match."*

The Tunisian coach addressed the 3-3 draw in the first round against Nowruz, affirming that the team is still at the beginning of the road.

*“The team still has plenty of time. It is not possible to judge an entire season based on one match. We saw many positives in the match against Nowruz, especially in terms of our attacking play, and we are working to quickly address the defensive errors.”*

He added:

"The fans of Al-Suqour are used to championships, and they have the right to demand the best. I promise you that you will see in the coming days performances worthy of the name and history of this prestigious club. We are working on that every day."

Regarding the match against Erbil, he said:

*"Arbil are an organized team playing modern football under Luay Salah. They have strong fan support and standout players. But we are Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, the defending champions, and we came to Erbil for the three points only."*

Saeed Al-Rousan has confirmed the Falcons' readiness for the match, noting that morale is high within the camp.

The Rosan said:

*"Thank God, all the players are physically and technically ready. We have had intense training over the past few days and focused on the mistakes that appeared against Nowruz."*

He emphasized the importance of adhering to the coach's plan.

*"The Erbil match requires high concentration for 90 minutes. Captain Fathi's instructions are clear, and our task on the pitch is to implement them to the letter in order to achieve a result that satisfies our fans."*

The Rosan sent a direct message to the Al-Jawiya fans:

*"We know the pressure after the first draw, but the Falcons' fans deserve to be happy. We promise them that we will give our utmost tomorrow to achieve victory and make them happy, as they are the 12th player for us."*

Al Quwa Al Jawiya enter the match searching for their first win of the season after a thrilling draw against Nawruz, while Erbil want to continue their strong start following their victory in the opening round.

The match also has a special significance with Ibrahim Bayesh returning to face his former team, adding to the excitement of what is described as an early clash in the second round.

The match will kick off at 9 PM Baghdad time at François Hariri Stadium, with a crowd expected to fill the stands.