ASFAR head coach Alexandre Santos has praised his team’s performance in their first-leg clash against RS Berkane but insists the tie remains wide open ahead of the return fixture.
ASFAR secured a positive result in a tightly contested encounter, with their attacking efficiency proving decisive on the night. However, Santos has moved quickly to temper expectations, warning his players that the job is far from complete.
“Now everything is still open, of course. Even if the result is positive, the message remains the same: this is just the first half,” Santos said after the match.
The ASFAR coach acknowledged his side’s two-goal haul but stressed that RS Berkane still possess enough quality to mount a comeback in the second leg.
“We have scored two goals, but the opponent has the quality to score in the return leg,” he added.
Santos’ comments reflect a cautious approach as ASFAR look to manage their advantage and avoid complacency.
Despite holding the upper hand, the coach is expected to demand full focus from his squad as they prepare for what promises to be a tense second-leg showdown.
RS Berkane, meanwhile, will be aiming to overturn the deficit on home soil, setting the stage for a fiercely contested return leg between two of Morocco’s most competitive sides.
