Abha coach: We expected to shine against Al-Ittihad despite the short time

Perija stated in the press conference after the match that facing a team the size of Ittihad was not easy, especially since Abha did not have enough time to prepare adequately.

Abha's coach added that his players put in a great effort throughout the match and managed to cope with the circumstances despite the limited time available to prepare before the encounter.

Perugia revealed that he expected his team to show a strong performance against Al-Ittihad, explaining that he felt before the match that the players were capable of delivering a solid display, which was achieved on the pitch.

The Croatian coach expressed his respect for what Al-Ittihad is achieving, noting that the team has impressive levels in both domestic and continental competitions, whether in the Saudi Pro League or the AFC Champions League Elite.

Pereira's comments came after the match between Abha and Al-Ittihad ended in a 1-1 draw, as part of the 12th round of the Saudi Pro League.

Croatian Tio Perija, the head coach of Abha, praised the level his players showed during the draw against Ittihad, confirming that they delivered a strong match despite the difficulty of the encounter and the short preparation period.