Alen Hovart, head coach of Al Dhafra FC, stressed the importance of his team’s match against Al Wahda FC in the final round of the UAE Pro League.

He made the remarks during the pre-match press conference held on Thursday, May 14, at the press conference hall of Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium, in the presence of the team’s striker Karim El Berkaoui.

Hovart confirmed that the match represents the team’s final opportunity to remain in the UAE Pro League, noting that encounters of this nature require actions more than words. He said, “We have to make our statement on the pitch through our performance and the result, without looking back at the past, and with full focus only on this match.”

Al Dhafra coach also called on the club’s supporters to attend the match and continue backing the team in this decisive encounter, praising their continued support throughout the season.

For his part, Karim El Berkaoui stressed the importance of the match, describing it as “a game that cannot be divided by two,” emphasizing that the main objective is to secure all three points. He added that the players fully understand the magnitude of their responsibility toward the club and its fans.

El Berkaoui also urged Al Dhafra supporters to continue their backing and stand behind the team at Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium during the anticipated clash.