Concession to Al-Ittihad fans. Don’t blame me…this is football

Portugal’s Sergio Conceicao, Al-Ittihad coach, wanted to address the Al-Amid fans after their win over Damak. (2-1) scoreSunday evening in the 32nd round of Rushen League.

With the win, Al-Ittihad moved up to sixth place on 52 points, level with fifth-placed Al-Taawoun and clinging to hopes of qualifying for the elite AFC Champions League play-offs.

“My ambition is certainly not to finish 5th and I know Al-Ittihad are a big club that are chasing titles, but we have been through difficult circumstances throughout the season.

He added: “Don’t blame me, because the season was difficult and full of crises, and now our goal is to win the fifth place in the playoff tournament for the Asian seat.”

He concluded his speech. “This is football and we have to accept it under all circumstances. Today’s match was not easy, and we will do our best in the upcoming matches.