Singaporean news agency The New Paper spoke to Johor Darul Ta'zim FC and Singapore captain Hariss Harun following the completion of the Southern Tigers' AFC Champions League campaign. [1/6]

Hariss described the AFC Champions League exposure as "very crucial" to his and JDT's development. JDT Technical Director Alistair Edwards also echoed Hariss' thoughts.

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"It is the highest level of club football in Asia and I think the team and I have learnt so much from our first season in the ACL," Hariss told The New Paper.

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"Personally, it's been a long journey, starting out from street soccer courts and void decks to now being able to lead a team in this competition.

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"Each team represented different challenges for us and to play at these stadiums and against these players has been a really great experience for me as a player.

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"I just hope to continue at this level and give my best in every game for club and country."

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