Bounedjah: Happy with the win, I wouldn’t score without the help of my teammates

Al-Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah was delighted after his second successive brace in the AFC Champions League gave the Wolves a 3-1 win over Persepolis.

Speaking after the match, Bounedjah said: “I am very happy with this win which we achieved over the Iranian side. All the players gave their all during this match. This was a tough match against a strong opponent. The players were all focused, helping us get our second straight victory.”

The Algerian star added: “This win is a big boost, giving us a tally of six points as we look to continue our progress in the Asian campaign. I praise God for being able to reach this level of fitness, with the cooperation of the players and the coach.”

Bounedjah concluded by saying: “I don’t play by myself. If it wasn’t for the help of my teammates, I won’t be able to score. We must continue working hard to get more victories.”