Al Shamal coach Wesam Rizik spoke to the media ahead of their Play-Off against Al Khor on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

“The Al Khor match is the most important for us this season, as technical staff, players and fans, and we consider it as a match to save the season for Al Shamal club.

“I did not wish that we would be in this situation, but this is what happened and we have to deal with it. It was a very difficult season full of fluctuations, many injuries and breaks, and we have no alternative now but to win if we want to stay in the league.

“The game will not be easy, opponent is a good team with distinguished players and a competent coach, and they have ambitions to advance to the First Division.

“All our players are ready for the upcoming match and I have great confidence in all of them,” said Wesam.

Al Shamal player Majed Mohammed said, “A strong game awaits us against the Al Khor team and I see that it will not be easy against a team that seeks to rise, but at the same time our goal is survival and we will strive with all force to achieve this goal.

“We are very hopeful to win and continue during the next season.

“We are ready for the difficult match. Our goal is to win and there is no other alternative, and we hope we will be lucky.”