Category: FOOTBALL

Saad returns as Al-Sadd prepare for Umm Salal

Al-Sadd goalkeeper Saad Al-Dosari returned to training with the first team, after recovering from an injury he had suffered during the Qatar national team’s friendly against Ghana in October.

Saad had suffered a head injury during that game, which ruled out him of the last few games for Al-Sadd. He then underwent a treatment and rehabilitation programme under the supervision of the national team’s medical staff. ... 

Xavi: We played a special game, happy to win and return to the top

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his happiness after his side’s big 4-1 victory over Al-Arabi, which took them back to the top of the QNB Stars League table.

In his statement to the club website after the match, Xavi said: “We played a special game in the Doha Derby. It was an excellent performance and it was possible to score more goals. We must continue in this way; we’re in a great moment.” ... 

QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd remain top after 4-1 win over Al-Arabi

Al-Sadd registered a big 4-1 win over Al-Arabi in their QNB Stars League Round 6 game which was played at the Grand Hamad Stadium on Sunday.

This result ensures that the Wolves remain top of the QNB Stars League table with 16 points from 6 games. Baghdad Bounedjah (12’), Santi Cazorla (30’), Abdelkarim Hassan (61’) and Rodrigo Tabata (81’) scored for Al-Sadd, while Aron Gunnarsson netted Al-Arabi’s lone goal (74’). ... 

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Al-Arabi clash

The Al-Sadd first team concluded its training on Saturday, at the club’s secondary pitch, in preparation for the match against Al-Arabi in the sixth round of the QNB Stars League. The match twill be held on Sunday evening at the Grand Hamad Stadium.

The Wolves go into the match sitting at the top of the QNB Stars League table with 13 points from 4 wins and a draw, while Al-Arabi are ranked ninth with 5 points. ... 

Mohammed Waad: We want to defeat Al-Arabi in the derby and make our fans happy

Al-Sadd’s Mohammed Waad shared his thoughts on the upcoming game against Al-Arabi in Round 6 of the QNB Stars League, which will be played on Sunday at the Grand Hamad Stadium.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Waad said: “We have a derby game coming up on Sunday, between Al-Arabi and Al-Sadd. It will be a difficult game, we hope our fans support us and InshaAllah we will make everybody happy. It will be difficult but hopefully we will win.” ... 

Xavi: It will be a tough game against Al-Arabi, but we are ready to compete

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media ahead of the QNB Stars League Round 6 game against Al-Arabi, stressing on the importance of the game and the readiness of his side.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “The next game against Al-Arabi is very important for us, because it is a derby. Our rival is very strong; they have already qualified for the Amir Cup final and we also beat them in the Ooredoo Cup final.” ... 

Qatargas U-23 League: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Kharaitiyat 2-1

The Al-Sadd under-23 team defeated Al-Kharaitiyat 2-1 in the postponed match from the fourth week of the Qatargas U-23 League, which was played on Friday at Al Sailiya Club Stadium.

With this victory, Al-Sadd increased their points tally to 9 from 5 matches, after three wins, and 2 defeats to Al-Duhail and Qatar SC. ... 

Internationals return as Al-Sadd prepare for Al-Arabi

Al-Sadd’s internationals rejoined the first team for training on Thursday, in preparation for facing Al-Arabi in the sixth round of the QNB Stars League. The match that will be held on Sunday evening at the Grand Hamad Stadium.

11 players from the Qatar national team – Hassan Al Haydos, Meshaal Barshim, Pedro Miguel, Khoukhi Boualem, Musab Khidir, Muhammad Waad, Akram Afif, Tarek Salman, Yousef Abdurisag, Abdelkarim Hassan and Ahmed Suhail – joined the Wolves camp on Thursday, in addition to the South Korean duo of Nam Tae-hee and Jung Woo-young, and Algerian international striker Baghdad Bounedjah. ...