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Bonamigo: No preference for any team in the Etisalat Cup final

Al Shabab’s Brazilian coach Paulo Bonamigo said in a press conference held at Al Nasr Club prior to their match against Al Ahli due to kick off on Monday, May 21 at 7:45pm:” No preference for any team to their rivals in the Etisalat Cup final match 2011-2012 as both teams Al Ahli and Al Shabab came up with good results in the recent period and therefore I expect it to be a difficult game”. He said that both teams deserve to play the final after playing strong games in this competition assuring that it is the 6th match between Al Shabab and Al Ahli in this season. 

Bonamigo expects the match to be tough with high technical level. He said:” I have great confidence in my substitutions and I am sure they will demonstrate brilliant display. He continued saying:” Al Ahli is one of the best teams and made good results recently but we like to play as we did in the 26 GCC Clubs final match”.

Al Shabab’s Brazilian player Ciel stressed the importance of the game. He said:” I want to perform well in this match and win the trophy. We respect Al Ahli, but we endeavor to win. It is important for me and my teammates to go back home with a medal and a cup and this is what we are looking for”.