At the Shihama Stadium in Dubai, the Egyptian Olympic team secured a goalless draw against their Qatari counterparts. The encounter took place as part of the team’s training camp in preparation for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.
Simultaneously, the Qatari national team is gearing up for the Asian Championship qualifiers leading to the Olympics.
The Egyptian Olympic team displayed a commendable performance, dominating the proceedings on the field.
However, this dominance did not translate into goals, while the Qatari team spent most of the game in a defensive stance.
The starting lineup for the Egyptian Olympic team included Hamza Alaa in goal, with Hossam Abdelmegid, Mohamed Tarek, Ahmed Eid, and Kareem El-Deeb forming the defensive line.
In the midfield, Mahmoud Saber, Mahmoud Jihad, and Mohamed Shhata were deployed, while Mustafa Messi and Ahmed Atef Cat led the attacking front with Osama Faisal.
The second half witnessed the participation of Ahmed Hamdi, Majed Hani, Hossam Ashraf, Omar Khedr, Mohamed Maghrabi, Mohamed Mahmoud, and Ahmed Reda.
The goalless draw against Qatar provides valuable insights for the coaching staff as they fine-tune the team’s strategy and tactics in preparation for the challenging competitions ahead.
Both teams are utilizing these friendly encounters as crucial components of their respective preparations for major international tournaments.