Bounedjah: Happy to score the hattrick, this win is for the fans

Al-Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah expressed his happiness after his hattrick helped the team to a 4-2 win over Al-Duhail in the Sheikh Jassim Cup final on Friday.

Speaking after the match, Bounedjah said: “I am delighted with this win and the hattrick. The match was difficult but we managed to give our best from the beginning and took a two goal lead early on, using the instructions of the coach.”

He added: “In the second half, we decided to close down in defence and depend on counter attacks, which helped us score another two goals. This win is dedicated to the Al-Sadd fans who helped us greatly in this match.”