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With Al Ahli struggling to find a way past FC Machida Zelvia in a keenly-fought contest at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Al Brikan was summoned into the game to replace Enzo Millot in the 62nd minute.
Reduced to 10 men just six minutes later when Zakaria Hawsawi was sent off, Al Ahli kept their belief with Al Brikan delivering by smashing home Franck Kessie’s cutback in extra time to send the fans into delirium.
Reduced to 10 men just six minutes later when Zakaria Hawsawi was sent off, Al Ahli kept their belief with Al Brikan delivering by smashing home Franck Kessie’s cutback in extra time to send the fans into delirium.
“This was a difficult game,” said Al Brikan. “It’s a big pleasure to play in such an atmosphere.
“It was difficult to play three halves with one player less but for the fans who supported us from start to end, I’m very happy that the trophy stayed in Jeddah.”
The 26-year-old Al Brikan said the strong team spirit in the Al Ahli camp was the key ingredient as the Jeddah-based side defended the title they won for the first time last season and on a personal note, was determined to deliver when asked to do so.
“It was difficult to play three halves with one player less but for the fans who supported us from start to end, I’m very happy that the trophy stayed in Jeddah.”
The 26-year-old Al Brikan said the strong team spirit in the Al Ahli camp was the key ingredient as the Jeddah-based side defended the title they won for the first time last season and on a personal note, was determined to deliver when asked to do so.
“My mentality is that I’m not concerned about the number of foreign players (in the squad). Obviously it’s not preferable to be on the bench but I try to be ready for every moment.
"As the coach always tells us, we have to be prepared all the time. Not just the starting 11 but also those on the bench.”
Al Ahli are certainly glad that Al Brikan was ready.
"As the coach always tells us, we have to be prepared all the time. Not just the starting 11 but also those on the bench.”
Al Ahli are certainly glad that Al Brikan was ready.
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