Akram Afif: We were the better team in the second half, top spot will be a boost for us

Al-Sadd star Akram Afif reiterated that the team’s win over Al-Duhail was not an easy one, while adding that his side were better in the second half.

Speaking after the game, Afif said: “I am pleased with the win. The game was a difficult one but despite that, Al-Sadd managed to improve and clinch the win in the end.”

When asked if these three points could be crucial in deciding the league title, he said: “50 % yes, because playing matches as the league leaders is better than to play as the second-placed team. However, the second phase match against Al-Duhail is the game that will decide the title.”

Afif also had a question for the people who were prepared to put Al-Duhail as favourites for the league title if they had won tonight’s game. “Everyone were sure that Al-Duhail would clinch the league if they had won but what now, after we won? Why don’t we say that Al-Sadd are closer to winning the league?”

“We hope fortune will favour us in the upcoming phase as we strive to keep winning until we achieve our goal of lifting the league title.”