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Gulf 27 Qatar coach on penalty loss
In the Gulf Cup "Gulf 27" semi-final match, the Qatari team lost to Saudi Arabia on penalties 2-3 after a draw in both the regular and extra time. The Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui explained the difficulty of the match, citing his reliance on tactical changes due to player fatigue, with a focus on playing defensively despite having scoring opportunities. He clarified that the team suffered from exhaustion, and the Saudi defenses made it difficult to score, with the outcome being decided by penalties—some players not successfully executing their shots. Meanwhile, the Saudi coach, Georgios Donis, expressed his happiness at reaching the final, praising his players' efforts and emphasizing the physical challenges and refereeing decisions in the match.
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