Donis: 'Our problem was creation – the journey was good though' as Saudi Arabia exits World Cup

Saudi Arabia has been eliminated from the current World Cup, with coach Giorgos Donis pointing to the team's significant struggles in creating scoring chances as the primary reason for their downfall.

Donis specifically highlighted the team's inability to generate sufficient opportunities against Cape Verde. "We were very bad at creating actions. You can't win a game like this," he stated. He noted that beyond a brief period in the second half, Saudi Arabia had trouble applying pressure on Cape Verde's defense, and their offensive line faltered. "Our biggest problem today was creation, and it was obvious," Donis added, expressing concern over the team's level of play against an opponent considered to be of similar standing.

Despite the disappointing outcome and the offensive shortcomings, the Greek coach offered a positive assessment of the team's overall experience in the tournament. He described the journey as a "good trip" and extended his gratitude to the players for their dedication and contributions throughout the competition. The team's exit marks the end of their World Cup campaign.