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Gallo and Bonamego both hungry to secure the Etisalat Cup Title

 

Brazilian coaches Alexander Gallo and Bonamego, in charge of of Al Ain and Al Shabab respectively, disclosed their preparations for tomorrow's Etisalat Cup final at the official team press conferences today at Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium.

Gallo said that the Al Ain players were well prepared for the clash, assuring fans that the players are physically and mentally ready, and are very hungry to secure the clubs only chance for a title this season.

"The time was short to prepare the team and get the players in a good shape, but we are ready," said Gallo. "We have three upcoming matches at the local and Asian levels against Seoul of South Korea, Al Ahli in the Etisalat Pro-League and Nagoya Grampus of Japan, and due to this packed program I will try to introduce some changes in the team's lineup for tomorrow's game."

Gallo warned that the encounter will not be easy and hailed the technical standard of the Al Shabab team, saying that their lineup will be led by a number of brilliant stars with high capabilities especially Julio Cesar from Brazil and his teammate Carlos Villanueva from Chili.

Speaking directly after Gallo, Al Shabab's coach Bonamego said it was the team's last opportunity to win a championship this season and therefore they would come out fighting.

"The team's technical standards have been developed during the last few years and we are ready to snatch a championship. The players have a strong desire and determination to claim the Etisalat Cup title tomorrow night," Bonamego said.


When asked if Al Ain had the advantage because the match was being played in Abu Dhabi, Bonamego said, "The records confirm that the results of our away matches are not as good as our home games, but we are talking about a different situation here as the Etisalat Cup will be between Al Ain and Al Shabab at a neutral venue so playing away will not be an excuse as our rivals are also facing the same situation."

The Etisalat Cup Final kicks-off tomorrow night at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium at 7.35pm.