Muscat: Persepolis of Islamic Republic of Iran have it all to do when they attempt to reverse a giant 4-0 first leg deficit against Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in Tuesday’s second leg of their 2017 AFC Champions League semi-final.
Fans of both sides shared their views, predictions and hopes ahead of the encounter in Oman.
Ibrahim Al Faryan, @ibra_alfrayan; Al Hilal Fan
Q: Can Persepolis still turn this around or is the tie already over?
A: Of course, they still have a chance. This is football and there is still 90 minutes to be played, but with determination and hardwork, Al Hilal can at least get a
draw to progress to the final.
Q: Should Al Hilal make it to the final, would you prefer to face Shanghai SIPG or Urawa Red Diamonds?
A: Shanghai SIPG are very strong in attack. I would prefer Urawa Red Diamonds.
Q: Keeping the 4-0 first leg advantage in mind, how should Al Hilal coach approach this game?
A: We have to play to win this leg too, so we should go with an attacking mentality and try to score.
Q: Who will be the key player for Al Hilal on Tuesday?
A: Carlos Eduardo and Omar Kharbin. Both are very important
Pejman, Persepolis Fan
Q: Are you still holding hope of a comeback in the second leg?
A: It is very difficult but we have seen Guangzhou Evergrande come back from 4-0 down against Shanghai SIPG in the quarter-final. So it’s possible. We need to believe.
Q: What do Persepolis have to do to get back into the game?
A: We need to show our character and score an early goal, it will shake their confidence. If we can get to half time 2-0 up, the pressure will be on them.
Q: What is your prediction for the second leg result?
A: I am not overtly optimistic. I think we will win this leg, but only 2-1.
Q: Who will be the key player for Persepolis on Tuesday?
A: Vahid Amiri and Farshad Ahmedzadeh.
Photos: Lagardère Sports
Source: the-afc.com