Abdulaziz Al Mazmi, a member of the technical committee and supervisor of the first and reserve teams, told the media center after the match between Al Bataeh and Al Dhafra, which ended in a 1-1 draw: “Undoubtedly, one point is not enough for us, and we are not satisfied with it. However, we always look at the positive side, which is that we are on the right track to achieve our goal. The first team’s performance has improved, as we have not suffered a loss in five matches. Regarding today’s match, we deserved to win, considering our performance in the second half, the missed opportunities, and how we neutralized Al Dhafra’s attacking threats for most of the match. We also missed key players like Daniel Bessa, Mohammed Juma, and the new signing, Nouha Diko. We are satisfied with the work of the coaching staff, led by Farhad Majidi, and with the players. I thank them for their great efforts. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, and we worked hard during the winter transfer window with the support of the chairman and members of the board of directors, to whom we extend our sincere thanks. We also thank the clubs that cooperated with us, such as Sharjah, Al Nasr, Shabab Al Ahli, and Kalba.”

Al Bataeh drew 1-1 with Al Dhafra in their ADNOC Pro League match today, bringing their points tally to 13 and extending their unbeaten run to five matches. Al Bataeh will face Al Wasl at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai in the next round. Following the match, during the post-match press conference, coach Farhad Majidi stated that, with the exception of the first 15 minutes, the team lacked attacking focus. He explained that while they controlled the game, they were unable to score, and that they will now focus on their upcoming match against Al Wasl.

Al Bataeh concluded their training session in preparation for their match against Al Dhafra in the fifteenth round of the ADNOC Pro League, which will be held at Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium in Sharjah. The training session was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Bin Halis Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the club, who met with the players, the technical and administrative staff, and welcomed the newly signed players, urging them to exert their best efforts to achieve the desired goal. The team’s coach, Farhad Majidi, stated in a press release to the media center that the addition of several players has made the team more complete compared to the first half of the season. He added that the players have performed exceptionally well over the past few weeks, and the team’s discipline has improved significantly. They have fully realized that there is no room for dropping any points. We have a plan for each match, and we are striving to collect more points in the second half of the season. Our team is stronger than in the first half, and we are confident that we will achieve even more points.

Al Bataeh Club bid farewell to its Cameroonian player and striker, Anatoly Bertrand, after more than four seasons with the team. Bertrand had joined Al Bataeh during their promotion bid to the Pro League, and he played a key role in their success during the 2021/2022 season. A graduate of the Red Bull Academy in the United States, Bertrand later played in the Azerbaijani league before joining Al Bataeh. The club has agreed to his transfer to Al Ittihad of Libya. Bertrand made 101 appearances for Al Bataeh across all competitions, scoring 32 goals. The team is now searching for a replacement before the winter transfer window closes. They have already strengthened their squad with Al Nasr’s Juninho and Al Ahli’s Edilson Soares and Saeed Suleiman.

Al Bataeh continued their positive run under Iranian coach Farhad Majidi, securing a draw against Al Wahda in Abu Dhabi. The draw extended their unbeaten streak to four matches. Alvaro de Oliveira and Mohammed Jumaa Pele scored for Al Bataeh. Following the match, during the post-match press conference, the coach expressed his satisfaction with the performance, stating that the draw was a fair result for both teams and that securing a point was a positive outcome for a team competing for the league title, especially on their home ground. Majidi also mentioned that new players would be joining the team within two days and thanked the club’s board of directors for their support.

Al Bataeh secured a valuable point with a 1-1 draw against Al Jazira in their ADNOC Pro League match. Al Bataeh took an early lead through Aziz Ganiev, but Al Jazira equalized in the second half. Following the match, Al Bataeh coach Farhad Majidi stated in the post-match press conference that the draw was a fair result and that he was satisfied with the point. He congratulated the players on their effort and fighting spirit and mentioned that he is still discussing further signings with the club’s management to address the team’s weaknesses. He promised everyone that he would finish the season in a better position than last season. In an interview with Dubai Sports Channel, Majidi acknowledged the club’s financial difficulties but stressed that the team must not give up.

‏Considering our team’s situation, every point in every match is important for us, and we approach all games with the goal of getting results. For us, each match is like a final. Jazireh is a very good team, and it will be a tough and challenging game, but we are prepared to deliver our best performance