Brazilian Al Rayyan player Thiago Mendes has confirmed that the team is aiming to win the Qatar Cup title. He said during the press conference held on the sidelines of the match: “The goal is to beat Al Gharafa and reach the final and win the Qatar Cup. Everyone has seen the level that Al Rayyan has shown in the league championship, so our only goal is to win the Qatar Cup.”
He added: “We have done a great job with the team this season, and the Brazilians coming to the Qatari league will do their job.”