“In a friendly game the result is not important.” -Hector Cuper
Egypt manager Hector Cuper is optimistic despitethe defeat from South Africa 1-0.
Egyptlost 1-0 to South Africa in a friendly game in Johannesburg Tuesday, one week after being held to a 1-1 draw by Guinea at home.
“My goal is to gain every game, but it is not a big matter to lose a friendly game,” Cuper told Al Hayah TV onWednesday.
“Our result against South Africa was negative, but the experience in total was positive.
“We tested some new players and we tried some new tactics. We played well against South Africa and we created many goal-scoring opportunities.”
“In a friendly game the result is not important.” he added.
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Egypt will face Congo away from home in the2018 World Cup qualifying game October 3rd.
