Speaking at a press conference after the quarter-final match with U23 Vietnam, Marcelo Broli of U23 UAE highly appreciated the role of international youth tournaments in the process of developing UAE football.
He emphasized the long-term vision that the team is pursuing: "U23 UAE has a common vision, is developing momentum. We know how to overcome difficulties. That gives us confidence.
According to coach Marcelo Broli, regularly participating in highly competitive youth playgrounds such as the U23 Asian Championship is an important foundation to build a successor force for the national team.
He said: "In general, the UAE must always appreciate international youth tournaments, place their trust in young players so that they grow up and rise in the first team. They need to continue to accumulate more experience.
Regarding the defeat to U23 Vietnam, coach Marcelo Broli admitted that the goal of reaching the semi-finals could not be completed, but affirmed that the whole team has nothing to regret: "We wanted to reach the semi-finals, but failed. But I am still proud of this match. The whole team dedicates themselves".
The U23 UAE coach said that the players may leave the tournament with a positive attitude, because they have played in accordance with what the coaching staff set out: "We returned home in a comfortable mood, because we knew we had tried our best.
Assessing the professional developments, coach Marcelo Broli said that the match went exactly according to the scenario that U23 UAE prepared.
He especially emphasized the ability to limit the opponent's forte playing style: "The match took place as planned.
We made U23 Vietnam - a very strong team in switching positions - have no chance from such a playing style".
