Kawasaki qualified for the semi-finals after defeating Qatari team Al Sadd with a score of 3-2 in the quarter-finals.
Hashibi stated in remarks to the official website of the Asian Football Confederation: “The match was good, and we played against a great team. The task was not easy, but we tried to deliver what was required of us and score goals, and we achieved a deserved victory against Al Sadd.”
He added: “This match was an opportunity for us to prove ourselves as representatives of East Asian clubs, and we succeeded in delivering a good performance. Now we are the only team from East Asia in the semi-finals, and we will continue to try to compete with other clubs.”
The coach pointed out: “This achievement is important for the club, it is significant for everyone as a coaching staff and players, and it means a lot to us within the club, achieved thanks to everyone’s efforts in the team during the last season.”
He also discussed the upcoming match against Saudi Al Nassr, saying: “They are a wonderful team, with players who possess skills and speed. Despite the short time to prepare, we must get ready in the best possible way for the next match.”
He concluded: “The only thing that matters to me is that we must win the next match to qualify for the final, even though our situation will be difficult as we will only have two days of rest before the next match.”
