Chaouat Proves Decisive and Effective Against Equatorial Guinea
Chaouat was instrumental and effective against Equatorial Guinea, providing the decisive pass that led to the qualifying goal for the World Cup. The current national team's strong point lies in the good relationship between the players and the excellent atmosphere in the locker room, as confirmed by Sports Director Ziad Jaziri after the match.
La Presse — Yes, indeed, it seems that there is an excellent atmosphere, but we should never forget, when praising the team, that in a collective sport, each player has their role, but the team is a whole. Without the omnipresence of Dahmen, who made decisive interventions to keep his teammates in the match, and without the calm and professionalism of Ben Romdhane, there would have been no goal.
A similar phase occurred for an Algerian team, and the goal was missed due to the lack of collective game sense from a player who was in the same situation as Chaouat.
The Merit of Continuing to Fight
Chaouat, who had every opportunity to score, immediately saw that Ben Romdhane was better placed than him. He didn't hesitate to pass the ball to him. But Chaouat had another merit: he pressured the ball carrier, stole the ball from him, and accelerated with the ball at his feet. His true merit was to continue fighting until the last second. He proved that he is a formidable goal hunter who puts pressure on the defense.
A Blessing for Tunisian Football
This qualification is a blessing for Tunisian football, its fans, and the Federation, which represents a much-needed breath of fresh air. FIFA will indeed award a substantial qualification bonus, which will allow the Federation to breathe easier. As it turns out, good fortune never comes alone.
