PANJIM, May 5 -- Al Rayyan SC might not had the best campaign in the Asian Football Confederation Champions League finishing bottom of Group E, however, their coach Laurent Blanc was pleased with the organisation of the tournament, during the trouble times.

During his post-match press conference after their final group league match, Blanc didn't waste the opportunity to praise the organisers and said, "I saw the organisation (of Group E), and it was very good. I know it's not easy to organise tournaments like these (during such times), so thank you so very much."

The 55-year-old had special words of praise for the pitch at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, where all the AFC Champions League Group E matches were held.

"The con...