Paulo Sousa, the manager of Al Ahli Youth, expressed his congratulations to the Sharjah team for securing their advancement in the tournament following a recent match.

In his post-match remarks, Sousa highlighted a crucial moment when his team scored what he described as a legitimate goal early in the game, a strike made by player Matheus, which was subsequently disallowed by the referee.

The manager emphasized that the disallowed goal was a turning point in the match and lamented the squandered opportunities that followed.

He noted that his team registered a total of 22 shots throughout the match, reflecting their attacking intent despite facing numerous injury challenges.

Sousa also remarked on a missed chance in extra time, referring to a vital opportunity to secure a win that went awry, created by player Moones Dabbour.

He expressed pride in his team’s performance under difficult circumstances and concluded by extending his best wishes to Sharjah's coach, Cosmin, expressing hope for his continued success in pursuing the championship title.