Santos: Refereeing Denies FAR Rabat Goals, Targets Win in Algeria
FAR Rabat, under the leadership of coach Alexandre Santos, is gearing up for a crucial matchup against JS Kabylie in the CAF Champions League. Santos sees this encounter as a pivotal moment for his team, emphasizing a strong desire to secure a victory on the road.
Key Objectives for the Match
During the pre-match press conference, Santos outlined the team’s clear goals. He stated, “The goal is simple: to win. With all due respect to JS Kabylie, we are FAR Rabat, and we play for victory.”
Frustrations Over Previous Matches
Reflecting on their current standing in the group, Santos expressed disappointment. All teams, including FAR Rabat, currently share one point after two matches. He acknowledged the team’s frustrations, noting, “Currently, every team has one point, and our Champions League start was not what we wanted.”
Santos pointed out that refereeing decisions have impacted their performance, claiming that two legitimate goals were disallowed due to referee errors in previous matches. “We feel great frustration because we played well,” he added. The coach is determined that his players are focused and ready to perform strongly in Algeria.
Sanctions and Home Matches
In addition to discussing the upcoming match, Santos addressed recent sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). FAR Rabat will have to play two home matches without fans, a situation resulting from incidents during their game against Egyptian club Al Ahly.
He conveyed the impact of the absence of fans, stating, “They are our strength, and their way of cheering helps us.” The coach also mentioned controversial moments in the match against Al Ahly, including an unawarded penalty and a disallowed goal, which contributed to the frustrations of the supporters.
Match Details
The match between FAR Rabat and JS Kabylie is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, at 17:00 (GMT+1). With both teams seeking to improve their standing in the CAF Champions League group stage, fans are eager to see how this critical encounter unfolds.
