Qatar prepared to face 'tough challenges', says striker Al Haydos

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Tuesday, March 22nd 2016 12:22 PM

DOHA: Experienced striker hassan Al Haydos on Tuesday said his team was ready to retain their unbeaten streak in Group C of the Asian Zone of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. With a tally of 18 points, Qatar are unbeaten in 6 games prior to their clash against Hong Kong in Doha on Thursday. Second-placed Hong Kong visit Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on March 24 for their last Group C clash against Carreno's Qatar. "Our team has been through a very difficult phase in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches," Al Haydos said. "All the teams who appear in any qualifying campaign have the potential to move ahead. However, regardless of who we face, we know we will face a difficult task," Al Haydos said in an interview. "It is a difficult task but not impossible for Qatar," the Al Sadd stalwart added. "We can achieve the dream of reaching the World Cup finals for the first time," Al Sadd attackersaid. "Our team includes a group of players that is mix of young and experience. We have a good coach in Daniel Carreno. Our goal is to win the next two games," he said.