Al Wasl Club held the pre-match press conference for the match between Al Wasl and Kalba, as part of the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup Play Off.The press conference was attended by Mr. Rui Vitória, Head Coach of the first football team, and midfielder Renato Tapia, who spoke about the preparations for the match between the two teams, scheduled for Friday, October 2, at Za'abeel Stadium.

Vitória said: "The match against Kalba will mark our return to the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup competitions. Of course, it is important for us to continue our journey."

He added: "We now want to play and have another match. We are happy with the result we previously achieved against Al Ain, and therefore we want to continue this journey, this environment, and this atmosphere."

He continued: "We know that the match will be difficult because, since I started in the league, I have said that this team is good. They have good ideas and good organisation, and they can create problems for us. But of course, we are Al Wasl, we will play at home, and we want to win."

He concluded his remarks: "We know that Kalba is a good team, and they have won their last two matches. They are going through a good period, but we are also going through a good period. I hope it will be a very good match for the people who come here, and especially for our fans, but with great ambition to continue our journey and win the match."

For his part, Al Wasl player Renato Tapia emphasised the importance of the match, pointing to the team's desire to continue winning in the competition. He said: "We have another match in the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup against Kalba. We are seeking to achieve victory and continue our winning run in this competition, and I hope our fans will attend to support us, as they always do."