Artur Jorge, head coach of Al Rayyan, expressed strong optimism about his team’s ability to secure a victory against Al Ahli in the semi-final of the Amir Cup, scheduled for tomorrow. He affirmed that the team possesses the determination and focus needed to reach the final.
During today’s press conference, Jorge highlighted the significance of this stage in the team’s journey, stating, “We are in the final phase of achieving our goal this season, which is to reach the Amir Cup final, a prestigious tournament for us. With enthusiasm and focus, we can achieve this. We saw a fighting spirit and great passion from the players in the Al Duhail match, and I hope to see the same tomorrow to secure the desired result.”
The coach noted that the team made some mistakes in the first half of the previous match but emphasized that the result is what matters most. He added, “In the first match, we didn’t perform well in the first half, but we secured the win, which is the most important thing. We saw the fighting spirit and passion that define my team. We didn’t have enough time for full recovery, but I’m confident we’ll show the same spirit against Al Ahli to reach the final.”
Addressing the pressures facing the team, Jorge said, “The pressure started with the Lusail match because our goal was clear: to reach the final. We put this pressure on ourselves and fear no one. I thrive on these kinds of matches and challenges, and we will give our all to achieve our goal.”
Regarding their opponents, Al Ahli, Jorge explained that he knows the team well, having faced them twice this season. He highlighted Al Rayyan’s strong response when trailing but stressed the importance of the final result: “I don’t focus on individual players from the opposing team; I know Al Ahli as a unit. We’ve played against strong teams like Al Duhail, and sometimes the result matters more than the performance.”
Jorge concluded by calling on Al Rayyan’s fans to support the team in the upcoming match: “Our fans are a vital part of our success; they give us the energy to fight until the last moment. I urge everyone to come to the stadium tomorrow to support us. We need them to create an electric atmosphere for this crucial match that stands between us and the final. We want to write our names in the club’s history. We drew one match, lost another, and we will win tomorrow against Al Ahli.”