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Al Yahyaei, Weerathep equally confident of victory

Al Yahyaei, Weerathep equally confident of victory

Doha: Oman’s Salaah Al Yahyaei and Thailand’s Weerathep Pomphun are determined to power their respective sides to three points when the two teams meet in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Sunday.
Oman need victory to get their campaign back on track after a heartbreaking loss to Saudi Arabia on Matchday One while Thailand - who defeated Kyrgyz Republic in their opener - will confirm their spot in the knockout stage with another three points. 
Al Yahyaei got his ninth international goal when he scored from the the penalty spot against Saudi Arabia last Wednesday, only for Oman to concede twice late in the match.  
 
“For our game tomorrow against Thailand, we’ll be facing a strong and well-organised team,” said midfielder Al Yahyaei. “We’re fully ready for this game, we have no other choice but to win and to get the three points."
#AsianCup2023 | Group F : Saudi Arabia 2 - 1 Oman

#AsianCup2023 | Group F : Saudi Arabia 2 - 1 Oman

“The game against Saudi is in the past now. We are fully focused on the match tomorrow and we’ll be going for the win. I just hope that the Omanis will come in big numbers because their presence will give us great motivation.”
As for Muangthong United star Weerathep, the match against Oman represents another opportunity to showcase the importance of proper planning after head coach Masatada Ishii’s tactics worked perfectly in the 2-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic.
 
Thailand, however, can expect a tougher second game with Oman looking very dangerous on the counter against Saudi Arabia.
#AsianCup2023 | Group F : Thailand 2 - 0 Kyrgyz Republic

#AsianCup2023 | Group F : Thailand 2 - 0 Kyrgyz Republic

“From the last result, we feel really good and that has given us the motivation to perform well in the next match,” said the 27-year-old midfielder.
 
“Oman are a good and strong team with quality players. We studied their game against Saudi, so that we can prepare. Tomorrow both want to win and it will come down to who can avoid more mistakes.
 
“We know Oman but we have our own strategy. We prepare the best possible way. As a defensive midfielder, it’s my job to stop the opponents’ attack. But everyone needs to work together to support the team.”

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