Qatar Sports Club head coach Sebastiao Lazaroni has described Friday’s match against Al Ahli as a must-win game.

The Kings moved to within four points of safety after beating Al Sadd 1-0 in round 18 and Lazaroni says his players must build on that result with a positive display against Ahli.
“It’ll be a tough game but we showed our capabilities against Al Sadd,” said Lazaroni. “We know our place in the QSL is on the line. It’s vital we take the three points.

“We know it will be difficult to survive but we are working very hard to achieve our objective. I’ve been in situations like this before and I know we’re capable of getting out of it.”
Lazaroni said the Brigadeers have plenty of quality in their starting 11.

“They have some exciting players, guys like Meshal Abdullah and Younes Ali. We are fully aware of their potential. I’m expecting a quality game.”

Qatar Sports Club midfielder Ibrahim Jamal said: “Every game is crucial for us between now and the end of the season. The spirit in the squad is good after the Sadd game and we need to build on that performance. It’s important we keep picking up good results.”





Ahli’s assistant coach Stanislav Moravec said his side were prepared for a stern test. Ahli go into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Al Kharaitiyat and currently sit in 11^th place, just five points ahead of Qatar Sports Club.
“We know our opponents are on fire after their win against Al Sadd, so we will need to be on top of our game. The atmosphere in our squad is good at the moment and we’re feeling confident going into the game.

“This is a typical relegation six pointer. A win here will put a lot of pressure on the teams around us. Every point counts at this stage of the season.”

Ahli forward Mouhcine Iajour, a former Qatar Sports Club player, said: “It will be a difficult game but we are confident. It’s a special game for me and I hope I can put one over my old team.”