Doha: The Croatian coach of Al Ahli, Igor Biscan expressed his ambition to secure victory in the upcoming round of 16 match against Qatar SC, scheduled for Sunday at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, as part of the 53rd edition of the Amir Cup.

According to Qatar News Agency, speaking at Saturday's pre-match press conference, Biscan emphasized his desire for his team to deliver a stronger performance and achieve the required level to earn a spot in the quarter-finals. He stated that Al Ahli's goal is to advance to the later stages of the tournament, stressing the need for focus and mistake-free execution in the upcoming match. He acknowledged the challenge posed by the competition, highlighting the team's successful league season, where they finished fourth, and stressed the importance of full concentration against Qatar SC. He affirmed that cup matches always carry surprises, with teams entering the competition highly motivated.

Meanwhile, the Moroccan coach of Qatar SC, Youssef Safri emphasized his team's strong spirit and readiness for the clash against Al Ahli, noting that these types of matches demand maximum effort and technical performance from players to secure the desired result. Safri affirmed that Qatar SC aims to showcase their best football to highlight the competitive value of the Amir Cup, stressing that the team's focus will be entirely on securing victory and progressing to the next round.

He praised Al Ahli's impressive performances in the league, noting that their squad includes several outstanding players. He concluded by emphasizing that Qatar SC will give their absolute best to win and kick off their campaign in the tournament in an ideal way, avoiding any unexpected setbacks.