Doha: Oman Football Team enters a decisive final group stage encounter on Monday facing the Comoros National Team to determine qualification for the Arab Cup quarter-finals. The pivotal third-round match, scheduled for Stadium 974 at 9:00 pm Oman time, will decide which team from Group Two advances alongside Saudi Arabia.
The team is focused on securing a victory to earn the crucial three points that would keep its quarter-final hopes alive, contingent upon the simultaneous match result between Saudi Arabia and Morocco. Saudi Arabia currently leads the group with 6 points, followed by Morocco with 4 points. Oman Football Team holds third place with a single point, while Comoros trails without any points.
In the pre-match press conference, Portuguese head coach Carlos Queiroz affirmed that the team continues its rigorous preparations with undiminished focus. He emphasized that victory is the singular and essential objective for the encounter, a directive he has clearly communicated to the entire squad. Coach Queiroz underscored that the qualification race remains wide open, acknowledging the Comoros team's roster of talented players. He highlighted their impressive performances in previous matches, where they created tangible scoring opportunities, and stressed that our team must approach the fixture with maximum alertness and complete readiness.
The match will be officiated by an international refereeing team led by Gabonese referee Atcho Pierre.
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