Al Duhail defender and scorer of the first goal today, Youssef Ayman praised the team performance and result in today’s game. The player said in a statement after the match: Thank Allah for the victory which was achieved in a tough game where we faced several difficulties, however the determination of my teammates and the desire to win made the mission easier. The most important gain of this match is to return to winning ways.

Ayman added: The league is different this season, but our team is determined to maintain their title and perform well on the pitch to achieve the desired results.