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Al Ain's Schreuder a hard coach to please
Riyadh: Al Ain FC may have become the first team to book their spot in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 but head coach Alfred Schreuder was more concerned about the goals conceded in the 3-2 win over Al Fayha.
Tuesday's victory was the inaugural AFC Champions League winners' fourth, giving them an unassailable lead at the top of Group A with two matches remaining.
 
Kodjo Laba struck twice with Soufiane Rahimi adding the third, with Al Fayha replying through Anthony Nwakaeme and Muhannad Al Qaydhi. 

#ACL - Group A | Al Fayha FC (KSA) 2 - 3 Al Ain FC (UAE)

#ACL - Group A | Al Fayha FC (KSA) 2 - 3 Al Ain FC (UAE)

Schreuder, while happy with the win, said the conceded goals were a cause for concern.
 
"I am very proud of the players' performance and getting a fourth win in a row in the AFC Champions League, but I am not happy we conceded two goals.
 
"We prepared well for this match, and we controlled the procedures and deserved to win," said the Dutchman.
Schreuder was especially pleased with Laba and the fact that Al Ain maintained their perfect record. 

"It was good Laba scored two goals tonight, and we also got a new record by winning four matches. 
 
"We must now focus on winning the remaining matches although we have qualified for the next round."