Hector Cooper’s words about the Iranian national team after his team’s defeat + details

According to Hamshahri Online, Hector Cooper said after the defeat of the Syrian national football team against Iran in the round of 16 of the elimination cup: I am very satisfied with the performance of the Syrian national team, but I am sad about the result.

Stating that his students were unlucky in penalty kicks, he noted: Our players sacrificed a lot. When Iran had one less player, we were looking for victory. However, Iran is a very strong team and closed the spaces well.

The head coach of Syria called Iran one of the most powerful teams in Asia and said: I am very satisfied with Syria’s performance in this cup. We played against strong teams in this cup. Iran defended well with one less player and was a tough team. We tried other ways left and right to score, but we were unsuccessful in the last shot and we couldn’t create more chances.

Regarding the status of his continued cooperation with the Syrian Football Federation, Cooper said: I thank the Syrian Federation and the media for playing an important role in the performance of the team in the Asian Nations Cup. Next week we will have a meeting with the officials of the Syrian Federation and we will decide whether we will continue together or I will have another option.

Referring to the confrontation between his students and the giants of Asia, he clarified: We played against three of the strongest teams in Asia; That is, against Uzbekistan, Australia and Iran. We came to the Asian Nations Cup to build a new team. The players gained more confidence in each game. I thank the Syrian players who gave their all in these three games.

The head coach of Syria explained about the secret of this team’s brilliance in the Asian Nations Cup: there is no secret; Except a lot of effort. All the members of the national team tried to raise the Syrian flag and now we have made such a team. Our players were very humble and I am happy and satisfied to have them. I am proud of these players.

Regarding his final speech to the Syrian people, Cooper stated: My message to the Syrian people is to continue to support this team and be patient. A new team will be born and new blood will be injected into the veins of Syrian football. More successes are ahead and I would like to do more things for the Syrian people.