Hillal Soudani, despite the drought during preparations, is becoming an increasingly important goal-scoring asset for Maribor: “It’s nicer now when it’s more important”
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Last three matches in the Prva liga Telemach? 4 goals scored! Although some time passed between the first and second, as well as the third and fourth goals, statistics reveal that Hillal Soudani is becoming an increasingly important attacking asset for Maribor. The experienced Algerian reaffirmed this in the high victory over Aluminij. Maribor celebrated a 7:0 win, with Hillal Soudani scoring two goals.
Interestingly, the former member of Dinamo from Zagreb was somewhat reserved in scoring during the winter preparations; he even remained goalless. “I didn’t score during the preparations, of course, it’s nicer that I succeeded when it’s more important. I will do my best to contribute. I prefer not to dwell on unpleasant experiences. Even Sunday’s week is now behind us, and I’m only thinking about the future. I did well in the preparations, the effort paid off for me, but since Monday’s training, thoughts are only on Sunday’s visit to Mura. What we announced with a high victory on Sunday, we want to confirm in Murska Sobota,” said Hillal Soudani for the club’s website after the high victory over the club from Kidričevo.
Soudani: “We played very well”
The 36-year-old footballer from Chlef, Algeria, admitted that Maribor played very well in the opening match of the year 2024. “We are really happy; we played very well. We entered the game well and deservedly won, even though the guests played most of the game with one player less. Congratulations to teammates for the victory and to our fans who came to support us even in the rain. We thank everyone for the encouragement, additional energy. It is important that the three points are in the pocket, and now we must forget about Aluminij and already think about the next match against Mura,” says Hillal Soudani.
The experienced player with English experience emphasizes, regardless of the high celebration, that one swallow does not bring spring: “There is no special significance to this victory; we believed in our abilities, in the coach, in the team. A new battle awaits us, a new proof, a high victory will not blind us, but we want to keep winning in the future. We will do everything to succeed, and we are already focusing on the next match.”
This text was automatically translated using AI.
Author: editorial Football Planet