“First of all, we extend our congratulations to our Iraqi player Bashar Resan on winning the 25th Gulf Cup.
“Before talking about our preparations for the next match, we must thank all for the efforts they have made so far. In our team, everyone is ready for the match after the victory over Al Gharafa and we have to take our strengths into account and work to overcome any negatives, if any.
“Our matches against Umm Salal are always competitive and I hope we will achieve a positive result. We must be focused and play each match separately, and we must face the task with will and determination to represent the team in the best possible way to be in the position it deserves,” said Safri.
Qatar SC player Bashar Resan said, “I thank the club management and players for organizing a celebration on the occasion of the Iraqi national team winning the Gulf Cup. It was a wonderful and very joyful initiative.
“We worked positively during the break and got positive results, thanks to the efforts of players as well as administrative and technical staff. Now, we have a difficult match against Umm Salal. It is important that we stay focused and continue to achieve positive results.
“We have begun to reap the fruits of efforts made and to obtain positive results through the team spirit and keenness of everyone to make maximum efforts to achieve the desired results. We have a strong group of players and great technical staff, and now our position in the table is witnessing a remarkable development. It certainly doubles our responsibility.”