Complacency not to blame for end of Al-Hilal's record winning run

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Al-Hilal coachd Jorge Jesus enied his team had been complacent as the Saudi Pro League side saw their world record run of victories ended at 34 matches with a 4-2 semi-final first-leg defeat at Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday.

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Saudi Super Cup - Semi Final - Al Hilal v Al Nassr - Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - April 8, 2024 Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus as Al Nassr coach Luis Castro looks on REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

"There is no such thing called over confidence," Jesus said."In football, you can't control what happens in the match. Al-Ain held a three-goal lead by the 38th minute with Rahimi netting a hat-trick that included two penalties. "The team is used to winning matches and this is an important competition for us," said Jesus."We want to reach the final and we will rectify the issues before the return leg."

 

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