DOHA: Key striker Sebastian Soria feels Qatar's 2-0 win against Hong Kong on Thursday had given the Group C leaders 'positive lift' ahead of their next 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. "We are thrilled to have won our seventh consecutive win. It has given us the boost that we needed. The win has lifted the mood in the side," Soria said on Thursday. "We are playing an important match against China and we need every bit of confidence going into that clash," he said. "The players played with a lot of heart and positive attitude today," he said. "We deserved this win," Soria said. Soria scored late in the second half after Hassan Al Haydos had opened the scoring in the first half. Similarly , Hassan Al Haydos, who opened the scoring in the first half, termed his team's 2-0 winas 'important' ahead of Qatar's next clash against China next week. Qatar on Thursday beat Hong Kong 2-0 in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at Jassim Bin Haamd Stadium. Al Haydos and Sebastian Soria scored for Qatar. "It is an important win since we are playing China next," Al Haydos said. "This win will give the players the confidence going into our next clash. "We will be playing for a win to remain unbeaten in Group C," he said. "Today I would like to thank the fans who turned up in large numbers," Al Haydos said. Qatar play China on March 29.