Portuguese coach of Al Rayyan club, Artur Jorge, emphasized the importance of the Al Rayyan vs. Al Duhail match in the Amir Cup quarter-finals. During the press conference held today on the sidelines of this match, he said: “We will play against one of the biggest teams in Qatar. We watched Al Duhail’s outstanding performance in the Qatar Cup final, and they are a great team led by a great coach. Our preparations for this match are the same as for previous matches, but we need to put in more effort and give our best. We played a tough match in the previous round against a second division team, in which we exerted a great effort, and this means we need to double our efforts against Al Duhail.”
He added: “We know that this match may be our last chance this season to achieve a title, and I have complete confidence in the capabilities of Al Rayyan players. This tournament represents a great opportunity for the players to prove themselves, and I have a hardworking group that understands the importance of the Amir Cup. We always play to win, and this is the style I prefer and strive to implement.”
Artur continued: “The Emir Cup is very important for us, and the players realize its significance. This match is the most important for me at the moment, and I am confident that the players will give their best. We did not want fifth place in the league championship, and therefore we seek to strengthen the team with a group of players next season to compete for titles.”
He concluded his statements by emphasizing the strength of the competition: “Al Duhail is a strong and organized team, and we are ready to play a great match. Our goal is to win,” stressing that the team’s objective is to reach the final match of the Amir Cup.