{"id":2547,"date":"2026-09-04T19:31:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T15:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dfsc.ae\/?p=2547"},"modified":"2026-09-05T11:38:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T07:38:38","slug":"horvat-we-are-looking-forward-to-a-positive-result-against-al-wahda-despite-the-strength-of-the-opponent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dfsc.ae\/en\/horvat-we-are-looking-forward-to-a-positive-result-against-al-wahda-despite-the-strength-of-the-opponent\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHorvat: We are looking forward to a positive result against Al Wahda despite the strength of the opponent.\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Al Dhafra head coach Alen Horvat says his team is determined to secure a positive result against Al Wahda in their upcoming fixture, despite facing a strong opponent.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Friday evening at Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Zayed City, Horvat stressed the importance of maintaining a strong work ethic and giving maximum effort in every game, regardless of the opponent\u2019s position or level.<\/p>\n

The Croatian coach praised his players for their commitment in training, saying they have been giving 100 percent throughout the week.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m happy and confident with the way the players are working. They are showing great commitment in training and giving everything they have,\u201d Horvat said.<\/p>\n

While acknowledging Al Wahda\u2019s quality, Horvat insisted that Al Dhafra would approach the game with confidence and aim to produce a strong performance and positive result.<\/p>\n

He urged his players to show their true character on the pitch, believe in their abilities and make the most of their potential.<\/p>\n

Horvat also called on Al Dhafra supporters to get behind the team and provide their backing during what promises to be a challenging encounter, highlighting the important role the fans can play in motivating the players.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Al Dhafra captain Abdullah Al Karbi said the players are eager to show their character on the pitch and deliver a performance worthy of the club\u2019s name and stature.<\/p>\n

Al Karbi said the team had enjoyed a productive week of training, with the players maintaining a high level of focus as they prepare for the match.<\/p>\n

The captain expressed hope that the upcoming fixture would represent a turning point and the true beginning of Al Dhafra\u2019s season.<\/p>\n

He also called on the club\u2019s supporters to attend the match and support the team from the stands, stressing that their presence and encouragement could provide a major boost to the players at this stage of the season.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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