DT from Qatar congratulated Ecuador: “It surpassed us in all facets of the game”

Qatar posted an unfavorable stat by becoming the first host team to lose in the opening game. The local cast fell (0-2) to Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium for group A of the 2022 World Cup and, after the match, the coach, Félix Sánchez, expressed self-criticism.

The Spanish strategist considered that the nerves of the debut took their toll on his coaches who let go, as the minutes passed. “The stage has weighed on us and has conditioned the game as a lack of confidence”he pointed out in statements to the cameras of the World Cup.

In the same way, he recognized that his players made mistakes that caused the goals for the South American team and pointed out that when they wanted to recover it was too late. “We have conceded goals very early”specific.

On the other hand, Félix Sánchez congratulated the Ecuadorian team for the victory and pointed out that it had a better performance than his team. “The rival has surpassed us in all facets of the game”added the strategist who took over the technical direction of Qatar in 2017.

It is important to mention that if the host team wants to have hopes of qualifying for the round of 16, they must beat Senegal on Friday, November 25. For its part, the South American team, which is led by Gustavo Alfaro, will clash this same day against the Netherlands in search of their ticket to the next stage of the World Cup.