Al Shahania coach Jose Murcia spoke to the media ahead of their 2019-20 QNB Stars League Week 17 match against Umm Salal.

“We are not exaggerating this match’s importance. We prepare for it like in all matches with focus, but it is really a special match.

“We must provide a good level in the match, which comes at a time when we must be ready in every sense of the word, especially since the opponents have achieved positive results in the recent rounds and achieved their target, which is to collect as many points as possible. We must win, so that we can keep alive our chances of staying in the top flight.

“I do not look at the performance of the team during half time, but I look at it as a full match. Indeed, our performance has improved, but we have not got the desired results.

“We will not give up and continue to work to keep the team away from relegation. Our opportunity still exists,” said Murcia.