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Calderon: Glad to be back in the ACL

Calderon: Glad to be back to the ACL

Bani Yas Argentinian head coach Gabriel Calderon said in the press conference held in the Abu Dhabi-based club in preparation for the 2012 Asian Champions’ League Group B opening encounter that will gather Bani Yas and their Qatar rivals Al Arabi to kick off on Tuesday, March 5th, that he feels happy to be back in the competition, this time with a remarkable team as Bani Yas, referring that he has lived the ACL experience before with both Saudi Arabia clubs Ittihad Jaddah and Al Hilal.


“My team is very enthusiastic to do a great performance in the competition and I have big confidence that my players will end up with good results. We are playing to win and to earn the 3 points and focus is the key.”  said the coach.

Saad: Bani Yas have what it takes to win

Abdullah Saad, Al Arabi head coach said: “We have a tough match, our competitors have what it takes to win, our main target is to pass the group stage and perform well. It is still the beginning but our eyes are on the three points.”

“Bani Yas have very significant players, and I think Group B teams have a similar level of performance.” He added

Yousef Jaber: We have the ambition for a good start

UAE national team and Bani Yas playmaker Yousef Jaber assured that the blues have the spirit and the ambition for a good start in the Asian Champions League.

“We are facing a new challenge, and we want to be at our best to reflect the true essence of the blue team and be a relevant role model of the UAE football in the ACL competition.

While on the other hand Al Arabi team player Majdy Seddiq said that it is not an easy encounter taking in consideration that it is an away match, hence a win or a draw will do the Qatar team well as a beginning.
“We are completely aware that Bani Yas is a strong team, we have learned about their weaknesses and strengths, we know that they are missing some players for the Olympic team and we hope that will be in our interest.”