Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller stated that his team achieved a big victory over Algeria's CR Belouizdad after winning 6-1 in their CAF Champions League Group C match at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday evening.
In post-match comments reported by Al Ahly's official website, Koller expressed: "We must be happy with the big win over CR Belouizdad and scoring six goals, without losing sight of the upcoming tough challenges that require us to stay fully focused."
He continued: "After falling behind 1-0 in the first half against Belouizdad, I spoke to the players during the halftime break, reminding them that they are top players and need to prove that in front of the fans in the stadium. Confidence, focus, and spirit were evident in the second half, and this made the difference after the good psychological work we did."
Koller also acknowledged the fans' desire for the team to always win, noting that this is a shared goal with the players and coaching staff. He pointed out that certain match circumstances might prevent achieving this, even though Al Ahly always aims for victory in every game.
In conclusion, Koller expressed his hope that the match against CR Belouizdad would mark a new chapter and a strong start for the upcoming matches that Al Ahly will face in the near future.
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