Iraq Coach Wolfgang Sidka Full Of Confidence Ahead Of UAE Game

Wolfgang Sidka is brimming with confidence ahead of Iraq's Asian Cup clash against UAE.
Iraq coach Wolfgang Sidka is brimming with confidence ahead of his side's 2011 Asian Cup match against UAE on Saturday.

Iraq were beaten 2-1 by rivals Iran on matchday 1, but Sidka is confident his side have what it takes to bounce back.

"This next game is very important for us, but it's crucial for UAE also. They are under pressure and we are also under pressure. Our bus was very quiet for sure after the Iran game," Sidka was quoted as saying by fifa.com.

"We are confident and our target is the quarter-final at first. This is a very important match and we need to do well in both the next matches, we know this.

"The mood is very good and we are full of confidence. We believe in our abilities. We know we can go through to the quarter-final."