Ferreira: We’re looking for the win, we will fight for it

Al-Sadd head coach Jesualdo Ferreira spoke of how his side deserved to reach the Emir Cup final and also stressed on the difficulty of the match.

He was speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of Friday’s final against Al-Rayyan at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Ferreira said: “It will be a tough match. I hope it will be excellent. Everyone knows that it is an important match and it has a lot of value among all Qataris. It is between two teams that has a lot of fans.”

He added: “We will only look to win. Al-Sadd deserved to reach the final, considering the team’s performance throughout the season. The title is crucial for us because it can qualify us for the Champions League. The players will fight in order to get the win and win the most prestigious of titles in Qatar.”

As for playing in the first completed 2022 World Cup stadium, Ferreira said: “Nobody knew that the final was going to be played in this stadium. But now, our goal is to win the title in this excellent stadium. For me, this is a big deal because the venue is really great and it will help the players to give their best.”

Ferreira also spoke of the expected fan support, saying: “Normally, the final matches are different. I expect a big fan presence. This is good for the players and Qatari football. I await the Al-Sadd fans who are going to support us intensely. I hope they will be with us.”