It was a good performance but it was only a draw. We've got to beat them to give us the bragging rights for this season.

We should not read too much into this weekend's event. The Afghan public is starting to look for performance from the government and this is the more important transition we are in right now.

It's always nice to be linked with the big boys and always nice to be gazed at from afar and be admired for your football.

People made out I was very, very greedy and was asking for an extortionate amount of money. That was never the case. I asked to be put in line with the top earners at the club and I was not offered that option. I value myself a lot higher than what the club offered me. I think my performances on the pitch have proved that.

I wanted to be put in line with the top earners at the football club. I've left it in City's hands, they know my situation - I've made it very clear where I stand. I was told by the chief executive that it was the final offer so I've had no other option. There are no negotiations, so as far as I am concerned my future lies elsewhere.

It was a good performance for us. We just faced a team that is better than we are. Plain and simple.