Al Rayyan coach Nicholas Cordova spoke to the media ahead of their 2022-2023 season QNB Stars League match against Al Duhail postponed from Week 15.

“In the last matches, the performance was good and we scored goals, but the problem is to continue at the same pace, and this is due to the joining of new players who did not compete for two months with the team. And they could not fit in the required way, in addition to the many breaks this season. If the team continues for a year like this, the results will be better.

“The Al Duhail vs Al Rayyan matches have a special character between the two teams, regardless of their results,” said Cordova.

Al Rayyan player Abdullah Ismail said, “The match against Al Duhail will be difficult for both teams. We seek to obtain a positive result and appear at a good level.

“We consider the remaining matches in the league as finals and we will strive for the best to enhance Al Rayyan’s position in the table.

“The opportunity that the coach gave to young players gave them the confidence to give everything they have, and this is shown by the level of players on the field.”