Sharjah 24: Romanian coach Cosmin Olăroiu emphasised the significance of his team gaining victory and an excellent outcome when they meet Qatar's Al Sadd Club in the opening round of the AFC Champions League group stage.

"We begin our Asian journey with the strongest match in the group, as our opponent is considered one of the best teams in the region," the coach remarked during the press conference for the match, which will be contested tomorrow at Al Sadd Club's home stadium. "We understand the importance of starting with a strong result because we are playing away from home, and a victory will give us the impetus to achieve our tournament ambitions."

"I am happy to return to this stadium, where I have many beautiful memories," the coach said, adding, "and we look forward to delivering a high-quality match that the fans will enjoy."