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Al Dhafra head coach Patrice Carteron expressed his hope that the team’s emphatic 5-1 victory over United in Matchweek 6 of the ADNOC Pro League would serve as a springboard for greater consistency and stronger results in the matches ahead.

Speaking at the post-match press conference on Friday evening at Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Madinat Zayed, the French coach praised his players’ performance and their technical quality, highlighting their ability to implement the work carried out in training over the past month.

Carteron also stressed that the result would help restore the players’ confidence, noting that their positive mentality and strong team spirit played a key role in the convincing performance.

“I hope we can build on this result, maintain the same level of performance and carry this positive momentum into our upcoming matches. We want to keep improving, deliver consistent results and reward our supporters for their continued commitment and support. Hopefully, this victory will mark the start of a more stable and successful period for Al Dhafra.”

Al Dhafra secured a convincing 5-1 victory over United at Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Madinat Zayed on Friday, in Matchweek 6 of the ADNOC Pro League.

Dominique Mendy opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 34th minute, before Willy Semedo equalised for United, also from a penalty, six minutes later. Sory Kaba restored Al Dhafra’s lead in the 42nd minute, giving the hosts a 2-1 advantage at half-time.

Kaba struck again just three minutes into the second half to extend the lead, before Dramane Coulibaly headed home the fourth in the 68th minute. Substitute Arilson Sampaio Galvão completed the scoring in stoppage time, sealing an emphatic 5-1 win.

The result lifted Al Dhafra to ninth place with six points, while United remained eighth on seven points.

The ADNOC Pro League resumes following a break for the Gulf Cup and the participation of UAE clubs in Asian and Gulf competitions, with Al Dhafra returning to home action against newly promoted United FC. The hosts will be eager to get back to winning ways and turn their season around.

The fixture carries added significance for Al Dhafra, whose performances and results in the opening five rounds fell short of expectations. This led to the departure of former head coach Alen Horvat and the appointment of experienced French coach Patrice Carteron.

The match marks Carteron’s first appearance in charge of Al Dhafra in the ADNOC Pro League. The Frenchman will be looking to make an immediate impact, improve the team’s performance and guide the club back to winning ways.

Al Dhafra enter the contest with three points from five matches, having recorded one victory, leaving them 12th in the standings. United, meanwhile, have collected seven points and sit 10th, adding further importance to the encounter as the hosts look to improve their league position.

Al Dhafra will be hoping to make home advantage count, secure all three points and give their supporters renewed optimism for the matches ahead.

Al Dhafra head coach Patrice Carteron expressed his confidence in the team ahead of their clash against Dubai United in Matchweek 6 of the ADNOC Pro League, following two challenging matches against Sharjah and Al Wahda in the ADIB Cup.

Speaking at Wednesday’s pre-match press conference at Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Zayed City, alongside Moroccan striker Karim El Berkaoui, Carteron praised United for its ongoing development and commended its head coach, expressing his belief that the club could eventually establish itself among the UAE’s leading teams.

Carteron also praised his players’ commitment and hard work in training, expressing pride in their efforts and confidence in their ability to improve. He called on Al Dhafra fans to attend the match and support the team, highlighting the positive energy and motivation their presence brings to the players.

Meanwhile, El Berkaoui acknowledged the challenge posed by United, noting that the match would require concentration and significant effort. Nevertheless, he expressed confidence in Al Dhafra’s ability to secure all three points and urged supporters to rally behind the team at Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium.

French coach Patrice Carteron, head coach of Al Dhafra, expressed his satisfaction with the seriousness and commitment shown by his players in training, stressing that their hard work will eventually pay off and have a positive impact on the team’s results in the coming period.

Carteron made the remarks during the pre-match press conference for Al Dhafra’s game against Al Wahda in the third round of the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup. The conference was held on Wednesday evening at the press conference room of Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Zayed City, where the coach discussed the team’s preparations for the match alongside player Khalid Bawazir.

The French coach praised Al Wahda, describing them as a strong team. He also stressed the importance of Al Dhafra regaining their confidence on the pitch and showing the level of performance expected of them in the coming period.

Carteron said he hoped the team would regain the confidence of its supporters and put smiles back on their faces. He called on the fans to continue supporting the team and turning up in the stands for matches, saying their backing would help the players achieve better results and improve their position in the league standings.

Al Dhafra coach explained that cup matches provide a good opportunity to prepare the team and get it ready for the challenges ahead this season. He once again praised his players, highlighting their respect for the club and its management, as well as their commitment to their work and desire to give their best.

Meanwhile, Al Dhafra player Khalid Bawazir expressed his hope of seeing the team’s supporters continue to stand behind the players at all stadiums and in every city.

Bawazir revealed that the players had begun to adapt to the coach’s tactical ideas over the past period.

Al Dhafra player also expressed his hope that the team would deliver a strong performance worthy of the efforts made in recent weeks. At the same time, he praised the players for their performance in Al Dhafra’s UAE Pro League meeting with Al Wahda several rounds ago.

Al Dhafra  head coach Patrice Carterón said his team respects the strength of Sharjah ahead of Thursday’s Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup clash.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Carterón said the team is working hard to reach full readiness and praised the players’ strong spirit and motivation despite a difficult start to the season.

“We respect Sharjah, one of the biggest clubs in Emirati football, and we are looking for a positive result that will give the players an additional boost,” he said.

Al Dhafra midfielder Mansour Al Harbi said the players are determined to deliver a strong performance and achieve a positive result, while thanking the club’s supporters for their continued backing.

Al Dhafra suffered a 3–1 defeat to Baniyas in the opening round of the ADIB Cup league stage at Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium.

Baniyas started strongly and took the lead in the ninth minute through Saviour Godwin, who headed home from Alhassan Koroma’s cross. The visitors doubled their advantage shortly before half-time when Rocky Chato finished well after breaking through the Al Dhafra defense.

Al Dhafra responded strongly after the interval and created several opportunities to get back into the game. Baniyas’ goalkeeper made an important save to deny Samir Caetano in the 56th minute, while the Al Dhafra attack continued to apply pressure.

The pressure eventually paid off in the 73rd minute when Dominic Mendy converted a penalty to reduce the deficit. Al Dhafra continued to push forward in search of an equalizer, but Baniyas secured the victory in the 87th minute through Alhassan Koroma, who struck from inside the penalty area.

The match ended 3–1 in favor of Baniyas, leaving Al Dhafra without points after the opening round.

Al Dhafra FC begin their ADIB Cup campaign tonight, Sunday, when they host Baniyas in the opening round of the competition, with the team aiming for a strong start and its first three points.

Al Dhafra will look to make the most of home advantage and the support of their fans to secure victory and open their cup campaign on a positive note, particularly following the team’s strong morale after recording their first away victory in the ADNOC Pro League in the previous round.

Head coach Alen Horvat previously described ADIB Cup as a strong and exciting competition, noting that it provides a valuable opportunity for a number of players to prove themselves and showcase their abilities. He also stressed the importance of approaching the competition with the required level of seriousness.

The team completed its preparations for tonight’s match through a series of daily training sessions under the supervision of the technical staff, in a positive atmosphere and with high morale. The players are keen to build on their latest league victory and maintain positive momentum across all competitions this season.

 Al Dhafra will be looking to make a strong impression against Baniyas, deliver a performance that reflects the team’s ambitions, and secure a result that provides an important boost at the beginning of their cup campaign.

Head coach of Al Dhafra FC confirmed that  ADIB Cup will be a strong and exciting competition, particularly given the good preparations demonstrated by all participating clubs this season.

Horvart made the remarks during the pre-match press conference ahead of Al Dhafra’s opening-round clash against Baniyas, which was also attended by Al Dhafra player Draman Kumari.

Horvat added that all clubs have prepared well for the cup competition, noting that the tournament provides a good opportunity for some players to receive more playing time and prove their abilities.

Regarding Al Dhafra’s preparations for the match, Horvat explained that all players have been training well, stressing that the competition gives them an opportunity to express their character and abilities more fully and demonstrate what they can offer on the pitch.

Meanwhile, Al Dhafra first-team defender Draman Kumari expects the match against Baniyas to be difficult, while emphasizing that all players will enter the game with the objective of securing victory and claiming all three points.

Kumari also called on Al Dhafra supporters to arrive early at Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium, support the team, and stand behind the players throughout the match

Al Dhafra came from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Hatta on Saturday evening at Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium, earning their first three points of the ADNOC Pro League season.

Al Dhafra made the stronger start and looked the more threatening side in the opening stages. In the 20th minute, the visitors were awarded a penalty, but the decision was overturned following a VAR review. The ruling sparked strong protests from Al Dhafra players and coaching staff, particularly after an earlier goal had also been ruled out following the preceding incident.

Hatta then took the lead in the 24th minute through Tunisian striker Seifeddine Al Jaziri. His effort struck the post before deflecting off Al Dhafra goalkeeper Amjad Al Sayed and ending up in the back of the net.

Al Dhafra responded strongly after the break, increasing the attacking pressure and making the most of Hatta’s numerical disadvantage. Their persistence was rewarded in the 57th minute when Rostand D jooh fired a powerful effort from outside the box to bring the visitors level.

Hatta came close to restoring their lead in the 75th minute on a dangerous counterattack. Firas Al Arabi’s powerful long-range effort struck the post before falling back to him, but Al Dhafra goalkeeper Amjad Al Sayed reacted brilliantly to keep out his second attempt.

With five minutes remaining, Al Dhafra completed the comeback. Moroccan forward Karim El Berkaoui found the back of the net in the 85th minute to put his side ahead and secure a valuable three points.

The victory takes Al Dhafra to three points and 12th place in the standings, while Hatta remain 13th with the same number of points.

A crucial victory for the Knights of Al Dhafra, who will be hoping to build on this result and continue their climb up the table in the coming fixtures.