Al-Kholood coach hails players after reaching King’s Cup last 16
Al-Kholood head coach Des Buckingham praised his team’s performance after a 5-0 win over Jeddah secured a place in the King’s Cup round of 16.
Al-Kholood head coach Des Buckingham expressed satisfaction with his team's 5-0 victory over Jeddah, securing a spot in the King's Cup round of 16. Buckingham credited the team's dominance and control in the first half, particularly praising Iker Kortajarena's impressive hat-trick. He emphasized the team's readiness for upcoming challenges, noting their positive form from their previous match against Al-Ittihad.
Buckingham stressed the importance of consistency and maintaining the team's performance level going forward. Jeddah coach Maher Al-Shammari acknowledged the difficulties his team faced due to financial and logistical constraints, admitting they had only 14 players available for selection. He highlighted the club's efforts under challenging circumstances and noted the need for support from others in similar situations.
Buckingham and Al-Shammari discussed the team's progress and the role of developing young talent in their overall performance.
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