Al Rayyan hope for comeback win against Pakhtakor

DOHA: Newly-appointed head coach Younes Ali said that Al Rayyan will look for win in the AFC Champions League Elite when they face Pakhtakor at Stadion Majmuasi in Tashkent today. 

Straight defeats in their three opening games against Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, FC Al Nassr and Al Ahli Saudi saw Al Rayyan languishing in the bottom of 12-team West Zone with eight sides to progress to the knockout stage. 

Al Rayyan must work hard to overcome the challenge of Pakhtakor, who have two points. 

“I have watched Pakhtakor’s matches and they are a tough side. But we must give our best effort to win the match and make a comeback in the competition,” said Ali.