The young Pharaohs are ready to move to the next round but after the last test with Austria.
“We will smash Austria 3-0 -Egypt’s Coach!
Egypt’s Under-20 team have ended their preparations for the Austria match in the third round of the group stage of the World Cup early Friday.
“We will smash Austria 3-0 as we are here to compete for the title,” said the young Pharaohs’ coach Diaa El-Sayed during the post-match press conference.
Egypt were able to hold Brazil in a 1-1 draw and passed Panama 1-0.
“Before matches, I always like to reiterate that I respect all our opponents. I had respect for Brazil, Panama and now Austria,” El-Sayed was quoted as saying on FIFA official website.
Defeating Egypt is our only hope – Austria’s Coach
Andrea Heraf has confirmed his team has no choice but to win when they meet Egypt next Friday in the third match of the World Cup group stage.
“Egypt’s clash will be like the final for us as its represents our last chance to remain here in Colombia,” Heraf was quoted as saying by the Spanish news agency after the game.
Egypt leads group E alongside Brazil with four points after two games, while Austria is at the bottom with a single point.
“We created a lot of chances against Brazil, but they were the best. I asked my players to forget the defeat and do their best to prepare for the Egyptians,” the coach explained.
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