Tarek Salman: It was a difficult game against a strong opponent

Al-Sadd defender Tarek Salman expressed his happiness with the important victory that his side achieved with a 2–0 win over Al Ahli, in Round 13 of the Doha Bank Stars League.

Speaking after the match, Tarek said: “It was a very difficult match against a strong opponent like Al Ahli. We were patient and kept working until we managed to secure the win and collect the three points.”

The Al Sadd player added: “The gap with Al Gharafa is currently five points, and our next league match will be against them. We entered the second phase of the season with full strength and are working to win every match.” He also pointed out the difficulty of matches in the Doha Bank Stars League, especially as all teams give their best, stressing that Al Sadd’s focus is on retaining the league title.