Omar Rekik
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Dec 20, 2001 (24)
Right
6'2"
190 lb
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Two tackles in 4-0 defeat to Japan
Rekik had two tackles (two won), two clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 4-0 loss to Japan.
Analysis: Rekik won a couple of tackles for the team. The 24-year-old also made a couple of clearances, interceptions and blocked a shot. Rekik provided a key pass as well.
Scores header against Sweden
Rekik scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 5-1 defeat to Sweden.
Analysis: Rekik provided the only moment of genuine celebration for Tunisian supporters in Sunday's 5-1 defeat to Sweden, heading home Hannibal Mejbri's precise delivery in the first half to pull one back and reduce the deficit momentarily, his composure in the air standing in sharp contrast to the chaos that surrounded his side throughout the evening at Monterrey Stadium. The centre-back's goal, his first at a major international tournament, demonstrated the aerial threat he can provide from set-pieces, a weapon Tunisia will need to exploit far more consistently in their next group game to have any hope of causing an upset. His ability to arrive late into the box and convert from dead-ball situations gives Tunisia an attacking option from defensive positions that could prove decisive if his side can find a way to compete at a higher level against their remaining opponents.
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