Qatar SC coach Youssef Safri spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 20 match against Al Khor.

“In our last match against Al Arabi, we drew and earned a single point. The truth is that we performed well and most of the match was in our favour after we created many chances and performed well, but we were unable to secure victory. I believe we deserved to come away with more than one point in that match, but overall I am satisfied with the performance and the result, and we look forward to winning our next match against Al Khor.

“We know that facing Al Khor will be difficult, especially since they are buoyed by their victory in the last round and their performance has improved since the change in coach. However, we are ready for this match with the ambition of winning and achieving a positive result that will strengthen our ambition to advance in the league standings.

“Raul Sanda and Ali Malallah will be absent due to bookings, but the rest of the squad is ready and any player who plays will contribute. I must commend all the players and the teamwork we are working with,” said Safri.

Qatar SC player Issa Ahmed said, “The team’s upcoming match against Al Khor will be difficult and intense. Everyone understands the importance of this match and we hope to succeed in achieving the positive result we are seeking.

“Our match against Al Khor will not be easy. We respect our opponents and know that they are also striving to achieve a positive result, given the pressure they are under due to their league position. However, we are focusing on ourselves and striving to exploit our strengths to achieve the desired result.”