Al-Juhani confirms Saudi Arabia’s readiness for the Gulf Cup, Al-Diriyah wins over Al-Washam in a friendly manner, and Bin Huraymel is happy with a bronze medal in Asian Jiu-Jitsu.
Quick Look
Ziad Al-Juhani, the Saudi national team player, confirmed Al-Akhdar’s readiness and high concentration to face the 27th Gulf Cup semi-final, stressing taking things step by step, while the Diriyah team defeated Al-Washam with three goals in a friendly match, and is preparing to face Al-Nasr in the league, and Mohammed bin Huraymel expressed his happiness with a bronze medal in the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Games despite his previous injury.
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Why It Matters
The Saudi national team is preparing to face the semi-finals of the 27th Gulf Cup, while the Diriyah team is playing preparatory matches before its next confrontation with Al-Nasr in the Saudi Professional League. Mohammed bin Huraymel won a bronze medal in jiu-jitsu at the Asian Games despite his previous injury that almost prevented him from participating.
Ziad Al-Juhani, the Saudi national team player, confirmed Al-Akhdar’s full readiness and high concentration to face the semi-finals of the 27th Gulf Cup, stressing that the focus is currently on moving step by step without rushing to think about coronation.
Ziad Al-Juhani said in his speech to media representatives: “God willing, we are well prepared for this match, and we are not thinking about the cup; We take it step by step until we reach the end, and God willing, we will achieve the desired thing.”
Regarding the message he is sending to the Saudi fans before the semi-final confrontation, Al-Juhani said: “My message to the fans, God willing, is that they attend, and God willing, we will make them happy.”
Regarding everyone’s nomination for the Saudi national team to achieve the championship, Al-Juhani added: “We do not care about talking. The most important thing is that we work on the field, and talking alone is not enough. Rather, we must prove that with actions, and God willing, the coming will be better, God willing.”
The Diriyah team defeated its counterpart Al-Washm by three goals to no return, in a closed friendly match held as part of the team’s preparations during the break.
Diriyah's goals were scored by Mishari Al-Nimr, Hussein Al-Qahtani, and Croatian Lovro Celvi.
Al-Diriyah is preparing to face Al-Nasr in the eighth round of the Saudi Professional League, next October 9, at Al-Awal Park Stadium in Riyadh.
On the other hand, Al-Washm continues its preparations for the next season in the second division.
Saudi player Mohammed bin Huraymel expressed his happiness at achieving a bronze medal in the Asian Games, through a jiu-jitsu team, indicating that his happiness stems from the fact that he is likely to be absent from these competitions as a result of the injury he was suffering.
Bin Huraymel stated, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, that he aims for gold in the future, and that he will work to achieve that.
Regarding his removal from the gold medal, Bin Huraymel said that he and his competitor were also removed due to a “mistake,” but he did not miss the race and achieved success in obtaining a bronze medal, as he succeeded in achieving his goal.
Bin Huraymel pointed out that the game of jiu-jitsu has expanded in the Kingdom in recent years, as a result of the support of the Ministry of Sports.
Open Questions
- What are the details of Mohammed bin Huraymel’s injury, which almost prevented him from participating in the Asian Games?
- What is the date and location of the Gulf Cup semi-final match that the Saudi national team is preparing for?
- What is the expected Saudi national team lineup to face the Gulf Cup semi-final?
