AFC Cup
Three goals in the final 13 minutes powered the Iraqi club 3-1 past Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo of Syria as Al Kahrabaa finished top of Group B with 13 points.
#AFCCup - Group B | Al Kahrabaa SC (IRQ) 3 - 1 Al Ittihad Al Ahli of Aleppo (SYR)
Salah applauded his players for remaining focused despite the match seemingly headed for a stalemate.
"We deserved the win and the first place in the group, and our hopes now are getting bigger, as I hope we win the title.
"We have enough time to prepare for the semi-finals and we will do our best," said Salah.
The head coach also paid tribute to the fans, who he said powered them to victory on Monday.
"Whatever I say, it can't be enough for the fans who supported us throughout this match and the group stage.
"Now that this chapter of the AFC Cup page is successfully finished, we can concentrate on the local league, to move to a better position."
Al Kahrabaa will learn their West Zonal semi-final opponents when the draw is conducted in Kuala Lumpur on December 28.
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