Sami Al-Trabelsi: Loss Was a Lesson, We Aim to Bounce Back

Al-Shorta suffered their first defeat of the season against Al-Karama, losing 2-1 in a match that took place this evening in the second round of the Iraqi Premier League.

After the match, Tunisian coach Sami Trabelsi and defender Ahmed Yahya took responsibility and discussed the reasons for the defeat.

The Tunisian coach began by expressing his dissatisfaction with the result, emphasizing that his team was not at their best despite controlling parts of the match.

He said: "We congratulate Al-Karma on their victory. They deserved the three points because they were the most focused."

He added: "We had an average first half. We wasted two clear chances that could have changed the course of the match."

The coach stated: "The goal we conceded came from a clear individual error. In league matches, you cannot gift the opponent chances and expect to win."

He stated: "The police are a great team, and losing is part of the game. But what matters to me now is the reaction. We must learn from this harsh lesson."

The coach stated: "We have talented players, but we need to be sharper in front of goal and more focused defensively. We will work on correcting these mistakes in the upcoming training sessions."

Closing remarks: "I take full responsibility. The fans deserve better than this, and we promise to come back stronger in the next match."

Police defender Ahmed Yahya spoke angrily about the team's performance, offering a direct apology to the fans.

He stated: "Honestly, today we were not the team everyone knows. We entered the match with too much confidence and paid the price."

The player stated: "The goal from Al-Karma came from poor coverage on our part as a defensive line. My teammates and I take responsibility."

He added: "We controlled the ball in the second half but without any real danger. This is not enough for a team competing for the title."

The club stated: "We apologize to the Al-Shorta fans. You are our constant support, and what happened today is not befitting of the club's name and history."

Ziad stated: "The Karma page is closed. We have a lot of work ahead to get back on the right track. We promise you that the future will be better."