
Romano Kosmin, the artistic director of Al-Sharjah Club, emphasized the importance of his team's qualification to the AFC Champions League semi-finals. Kosmin described this qualification as a "great achievement" for the club and for Emirati football in general.
In statements after the match that saw Al-Sharjah face Iran's Persepolis, Kosmin praised the players' performance and their determination during the match. He pointed out that reaching the semi-finals is a significant motivation for the players to achieve more in the competition.
At the end of his statements, Kosmin stressed that the road is still long, and that the team needs to be well prepared to face the upcoming challenges in the AFC Champions League.