“The match unfolded as we expected,” said Jaissle. “Al Sadd don't allow you to press high all the time.

“We were prepared to adapt to different phases of the game with both high and low pressing, and we succeeded in achieving our main objective: securing the three points.

“We will continue to perform at the same level in the upcoming matches to achieve even more.”

Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring in the 34th minute with Al Sadd drawing level through Claudinho in the 63rd minute. Jaissle’s side responded in stunning fashion, with Matheus Goncalves striking the winner five minutes later.

Al Sadd head coach Sergio Alegre still saw positive signs that made him confident of better days to come as the 2011 champions look to improve on their haul of two points in the second half of the campaign.

“We played a good match against a strong team, but luck wasn't on our side and we couldn't get a positive result,” said Alegre.

“We deserved a positive result based on the team's performance throughout both halves, but we couldn't achieve it.

“We did everything right in the match and missed several chances. The team has improved and there's still hope for competing in the tournament.”