Category: FOOTBALL

Xavi: We respect Al-Kharaitiyat, we cannot lose any more points

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez spoke of the importance of continuity, and the need to have a strong start to the second phase of the QNB Stars League. The Wolves are set to begin the second phase with the Round 12 game against Al-Kharaitiyat on Saturday.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “The next game is against Al-Kharaitiyat, and we’re starting the second lap (of the season). We did a good job in the first lap and we have to continue like that.” ... 

Al Sadd hold main training session to prepare for Al Kharaitiyat

The Al-Sadd first team held their main training session on Thursday evening at the club’s secondary pitch, in preparation for the next game against Al-Kharaitiyat, in Round 12 of the QNB Stars League.

Al-Sadd will enter the match with great enthusiasm looking for a strong start to the second phase of the competition. The Wolves will aim for three points to maintain their lead at the top of the league table. ... 

Abdelkarim Hassan: It was a difficult and hard-fought game

Al-Sadd defender Abdelkarim Hassan said his side’s 1-1 draw with Qatar SC reflected the difficulty of the game.

Speaking to the media after the game, Abdelkarim said: “It was a hard-fought and difficult match for both teams. We tried to take the lead, but Qatar played in an organised manner and were strong defensively, and we couldn’t score the second goal after equalising. In general, both teams did well.” ... 

QNB Stars League: Al Sadd draw 1-1 with Qatar SC

Al-Sadd had to be satisfied with a point after drawing 1-1 with Qatar SC in their QNB Stars League Round 11 clash which was played on Monday at the Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium.

The Wolves increased their tally to 29 points and ended the first phase of the league at the top of the table.

Qatar SC opened the scoring in the 31st minute through Anthony Okpotu, and then Santi Cazorla equalised for Al Sadd in the 42nd minute from a penalty. ... 

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Qatar SC clash

The Al Sadd first team concluded their preparations for the upcoming game against Qatar SC with their final training session at the club’s secondary pitch on Sunday evening. The QNB Stars League Round 11 game is set to kick off at 6:30 PM on Monday at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium.

Head coach Xavi Hernandez supervised the session, making sure the players were physically and technically fully prepared for tomorrow’s match. At the end of the training session, the coach announced the matchday squad, consisting of 20 players: Meshaal Barsham, Saad Al-Dosari, Jung Woo-young, Ahmed Sayyar, Pedro Miguel, Hassan Al-Haydos, Mohamed Waad, Salem Al-Hajri, Ali Asad, Baghdad Bounedjah, Guilherme Torres, Rodrgio Tabata, Santi Cazorla, Abdelkarim Hassan, Yousuf Abdurisag, Hashim Ali, Musaab Khidir, Nam Tae-hee, Ahmed Suhail, Tarek Salman. ... 

Pedro Miguel: It will be a difficult game against Qatar

Al-Sadd defender Pedro Miguel shared his thoughts on his side’s upcoming game against Qatar SC in Round 11 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Pedro said: “We have a difficult game coming up against Qatar SC, because they are in a good moment, and they have a good team and a good coach. “ ... 

Xavi: We are ready to face Qatar, we must keep going

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez has stressed on the difficulty of his side’s upcoming game against Qatar SC in Round 11 of the QNB Stars League, which will be played on Monday at the Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “In my opinion, we are playing against the team in the best form in the competition, because they won five games in a row, with their new player Belaili making the difference. They also have other good foreigner players – Berrahma, Galvez, Karimi and Okpotu.” ... 

Al Sadd hold main training session to prepare for Qatar SC clash

The Al Sadd first team held its main training session on Saturday, at the club’s training facility in preparation for the upcoming game against Qatar SC in Week 11 of the QNB Stars League.

Al-Sadd go into the game in high spirits after opening up a seven-point at the top of the league table, having defeated Al-Rayyan 1-0 in their last match. Meanwhile, Qatar SC is ranked fifth in the table with 18 points. ... 

Baghdad Bounedjah: Our determination led us to victory

Al-Sadd forward Baghdad Bounedjah praised his side’s desire to win, after their 1-0 victory over Al-Rayyan in the tenth round of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking after the game, Bounedjah said: “The match was very difficult. Al Rayyan succeeded in focusing on the defensive side and blocked all openings, but in the end one goal enabled us to win and get out with the three points.” ...