Stars of QSL side Al Rayyan expressed their joy at sealing their first Falcon shield in 21 years after defeating Al Wakra 5-0 in the Round 21 fixture played on Saturday evening at Al Sadd Stadium. QSL online caught up with some of the players to get their thoughts on the Lions record breaking season.
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Tabata: QSL shield is well-deserved.
Al Rayyan football team captain Rodrigo Tabata expressed his happiness with wining the QSL title for the first time with Al Rayyan. He is so proud to be part of this team. He said: “We have achieved our objective with a well-deserved victory before the end of the QSL season, it shows how hard everyone has worked at the club.”

Tabata had some warm words for the passionate  Al Rayyan fans for thier support and contribution over the season.

 “We have faced some difficulties during our campaign but with determination and strength as well as the support by the Club Management and the fans, we were able to accomplish our goal. We are looking forward for more titles and achievements in the coming period which definitely will be tougher and more difficult.”  Noted the playmaker, who is currently top goalscorer in the QSL.

Saoud Al Hajri: We have to build on QSL win.
Al Rayyan goalkeeper Saoud Al Hajri  was pleased with his sides performance over the season; “We have commemorated our efforts by winning the QSL title. We are so proud and satisfied with this achievement. We promise A Rayyan fans that we will continue even stronger towards more titles and championships.”

The Qatari keeper also added that this was only the beginning for his side, who stormed to the league title after being previously relegated to the Qatar Gas League.

 “We have to build on this moment to push ourselves in the coming competitions and I would like to congratulate the Club Management and fans, who have pushed us to glory.”
 
Mohamed Jumaa: QSL win down to hard work.
Al Rayyan defender Mohamed Jumaa has assured that overjoyed by his contribution of that and his team-mates in delivering the Falcon shield to the QSL fans.

 “Thank God  for what we have achieved and I am so proud for playing with Al Rayyan, this is a huge club in Qatari football, the league title came after lots of hard work and support by the Club Board, technical staff and the leadership of head coach Fossati.”

Hamed Ismail: This is just the start
Al Rayyan  winger  Hamed Ismail confirmed that supporters of Al Rayyan deserve this trophy. “Thank God for this accomplishment and we are looking forward to more achievements in the future.

This title is merely the beginning of competing for all other titles. The team will participate In both the Qatar Cup and Emir Cup as the main objective is working on winning of both.” Claimed the Qatari international.

Mohamed Alaa Al Din: QSL title will push side on.
Young Al Rayan defender Mohammed Alaaeldin said: “I am so proud to share with my teammates this victory and the QSL title for the 2015/2016 season. We have achieved our objective, and this title will motivate us to move forward and go further in all other competitions.”