Al-Sadd captain Hassan Al-Haydos emphasized the significance of the 5-0 victory over Al-Shahania as the team prepares for their crucial AFC Champions League clash against Al-Wasl.
Speaking after the match, Al-Haydos said: “This win came at the perfect time ahead of our important second-leg match against Al-Wasl in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League. We were fully focused, determined to secure the three points. Despite the big scoreline, Al-Shahania is a good team.”
He added: “Now, our focus shifts to the match against Al-Wasl on Monday. We congratulate our fans on this win and our temporary rise to the top of the standings. We hope to see them in full force at the stadium on Monday.”
Al-Haydos also urged the fans to rally behind the team: “The team needs the support of our fans in this crucial encounter. We are competing on multiple fronts, and thankfully, we are progressing well. But we need our fans to show up in greater numbers to push us forward in Monday’s match.”
