Moroccan coach Hussein Amotta, coach of the Jordanian national football team, affirmed that the big victory over the Malaysian team with a clean 4-0 score at the start of Jordan's journey in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar was well-deserved, given the players' exemplary performance.
Amotta stated in the press conference after the match that the Jordanian team started strong, asserting control over the game. He highlighted their significant attacking efficiency, evidenced by scoring from their second opportunity early in the game. He considered this a sign of the players' focus and determination to start with an ideal performance.
Regarding the significance of this victory after a period of negative results in preparatory matches, Amotta explained that the adopted tactical approach needed time for the players to assimilate. He pointed out that the continuous improvement compared to the initial period of working with the Jordanian national team is evident.
Addressing the positive impact of the victory on the team before facing South Korea, Amotta emphasized that the players' morale would be very high. He noted that the coaching staff would immediately start direct preparations for the next match to achieve the desired goal and secure a positive result despite the difficulty of the task against a strong contender like the South Korean team.
The coach concluded by confirming that the pressure resulting from some negative friendly match results did not create any doubts within the team regarding the players' ability to perform differently in official competitions. He considered the perfect start as a source confidence to everyone in the team.
Jordanian national team star Musa Al-Taamari, named the best player in the Malaysia match, stated that winning at the beginning of a significant competition like the AFC Asian Cup is ideal and serves as great motivation for the future. He expressed his constant efforts to live up to expectations, assisting the team in achieving the desired results. Al-Taamari emphasized his desire to showcase a positive image of the abilities and talents of Jordanian players to earn opportunities to play in major leagues, such as the French league, where he currently plays for Montpellier. (QNA)
