Hassan Al-Haydos: We will play for the win, Esteghlal have nothing to lose

Al-Sadd forward Hassan Al-Haydos has emphasised on his team’s readiness ahead of their clash with Esteghlal in the second leg of the 2018 AFC Champions League quarterfinals in Doha.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Al-Haydos said: “We have the advantage of playing at home and we will try our best to repeat the win (from the first leg) and secure qualification to the semifinals.”

He added: “Esteghlal came to Doha four days ago. They have nothing to lose and they will play the game with all their strength. We need to be fully ready and we have our way of dealing with this game.”