Resolute Al Gharafa aim to tame Ronaldo's Al Nassr
The Peninsula
Doha: Al Gharafa face a stern challenge against Al Nassr today but coach Pedro Martins said his team will go all out to secure a victory against Crist...
Doha: Al Gharafa face a stern challenge against Al Nassr today but coach Pedro Martins said his team will go all out to secure a victory against Cristiano Ronaldo’s side and boost their hopes of reaching the AFC Champions League Elite knockout stage.
Currently sixth in the 12-team West Zone standings with four points from four matches, Al Gharafa have little room for error.
Al Nassr, sitting third with 10 points, are in a strong position as the group stage enters its final stretch.
Al Gharafa’s recent record against Saudi Arabian clubs has been disappointing as they remain winless in their last 10 matches against them.
However, Martins is determined to end that streak at Al Bayt Stadium, buoyed by the team’s 3-1 victory over Al Wakrah in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) on Friday.