Green Falcons settle in Austin, finalize preparations for USA game
AUSTIN: The Saudi national football team has touched down in Austin, Texas, and is now in the final stretch of its preparations for Thursday night's highly anticipated game against the United States at Q2 Stadium.
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Arriving from San Diego late Tuesday, the squad was greeted by Saudi Arabia's Consul General in Houston, Shafi Al-Otaibi. Saudi Football Federation President Yasser Al-Misehal extending his thanks to the consulate for their hospitality and the smooth coordination of arrival logistics.
Once settled, the Green Falcons got straight to work. Under the watchful eye of head coach Herve Renard, the team trained at St. Edward's University. The session featured a mix of warm-ups, and a short game on half the pitch, before winding down with stretching routines.
Injury updates came from the sidelines, where Hassan Kadesh and Mohannad Al-Saad continued their recovery work individually, guided by the team's medical staff.
Saudi Arabia will hold one final training session on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. local time, again at St. Edward's. The opening 15 minutes will be open to the media.
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