Al Shammari expecting big performance from his in-form sideAl Gharafa midfielder Fahad Al Shammari believes that his side is fully prepared to give QSL champions Al Rayyan their first defeat of the season, when they face off against each other in the QSL match of the week of round nine on Saturday.
The Cheetahs head into the game in a rich vein of form and are currently in fifth pace in the QSL standings, only two points behind Al Rayyan in fourth place.Al Gharafa’s number seven reveled his excitement ahead of the match up in a exclusive interview with QSL online.
“It’s going to be a big game against the champions Al Rayyan, who have plenty of quality players. However Al Gharafa is different this season and we know we are capable of getting to the top four this season” explained Fahad when asked of his thoughts on the Saturday afternoon game.
The 34 year old midfielder talked up the quality of his side heading into the tie; “We have a huge motivation to do well this season. Everyone in the team and management are working hard to reach our goal this season, we are focusing on our own game and paying little attention on what Al Rayyan can do against us.”
“Our preparations are on track and all players are ready to fight for the shirt against Al Rayyan, we have been on a good run in the league and we need to continue on this path, three points will highlight our top four ambitions” added the veteran midfielder when asked about the spirit of the squad going into the game.
Finally, Shammari praised the work done by the club that has led to the upturn in the Cheetahs fortunes during the 2016/2017 season; “We have started well and that is down to everyone in the club working together, the coach has succeeded in renewing the spirit of confidence and self-esteem within the team.”
Can Fahad and his Al Gharafa team mates fire the Cheetahs to victory against the reigning QSL Champions Al Rayyan? You can pick tickets up for the match here.
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