Azam FC takes positives from draw with Dodoma Jiji FC

Ferry was keen on focusing on the positive aspects of his side's display in their 0-0 draw with Dodoma Jiji FC at the Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma on Tuesday evening.

The Ice Cream makers netted nine goals in their opening three league games but were toothless at best in the final third as their first away game of the season ended in a stalemate.

The Chamazi-based Azam FC found the hosts a tough nut to crack but only had themselves to blame at times for their profligacy.

However, with the results ensuring he goes into next weekend’s game against Coastal Union unbeaten since the start of the season, Ferry was still satisfied with much of his team’s display.

The French coach credited his side for grinding out a clean sheet on a day they were let down by their final ball.

Speaking to the media after the game, he said: “We knew before the game it would be difficult. It is always difficult to play here, we saw the first half with high intensity, fighting between the two teams.”

The French coach revealed: “After that, it was a little bit less in the second half. We tried to control more of the game in the second half. We tried to work harder than the first half because the result in the first half was not what we wanted.”

“Of course, we are disappointed because we did not take three points. But we have some positive aspects after this game. It is an away clean sheet, it is always good to take,” Ferry pointed out.

“We can see the mindset of players is different now. They fight more, work hard, and run a lot more. These were positive things today,” he noted.

The tactician stressed: “You should know it is difficult because we have two games this week. We need to rest and prepare the players for the next game.”

Ferry disclosed: “It is a quick turn, we are now focusing on the next game. Football is like that, match after match.”

The clean sheet will be very welcome for Ferry and the rest of the club's backroom team, as Azam FC gears up for a huge clash against hosts Coastal Union at Mkwakwani Stadium in Tanga on Friday.