Mancini: We are working to pursue Japan, and I am happy with the performance against China

Italian Roberto Mancini, the coach of the Saudi national team, expressed his happiness at achieving the victory during today’s match against China, and obtaining the first 3 points in the group.

Mancini said in press statements, after the match: “I congratulate the players at the level today. We played most of the time with ten players. I am happy with this performance.”

He continued: “The match was very important, and we wanted very much to win the match, and we made the changes to win the match. I congratulate Hassan Kadesh for this level and victory.”

He continued: “We always train for everything, and we have players like Musab Al-Jawir who are good at executing corner kicks, and Hassan Kadesh is a distinguished player with set pieces.”

He concluded: “There is still a long way to go, and we must work to catch up with Japan in the group, and all the matches are difficult.”