Category: FOOTBALL

Khoukhi Boualem: Happy to reach the quarterfinals, we aim to continue winning

August 2, 2023

Al-Sadd defender Khoukhi Boualem expressed his joy after his side’s 1-0 victory against Libya’s Ahli Tripoli, secured qualification for the quarter-finals of the King Salman Club Cup.

Khoukhi said in his post-match statements, “We faced a strong team that played with organization and displayed good defensive performance, preventing us from scoring goals in the first half. However, our desire to win motivated us to continue pressing for a goal, and we succeeded in doing so before the end of the match, securing three crucial points that confirmed our progress to the next round.” ... 

Bruno Miguel: The result is more than fair, and we deserve to top the group

Bruno Miguel, the head coach of Al-Sadd, emphasized the importance of the team’s 1-0 victory over Libya’s Ahli Tripoli in the Group B third round game in the King Salman Club Cup.

In his statements to the club’s website after the match, Bruno said, “The result is more than fair. We achieved a fantastic result, played with exceptional performance, and created several opportunities to secure the three points.” ... 

King Salman Club Cup: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Ahli Tripoli to qualify for quarterfinals

Al-Sadd secured a 1-0 victory against Libya’s Ahli Tripoli in their King Salman Club Cup Group B third-round match, which took place on Wednesday at the Damac Club Stadium in Abha.

The sole goal of the match came from Brazilian Paulo Otavio in the 89th minute.

With this win, Al-Sadd qualified for the quarter-finals, leading Group B with 7 points, after two wins against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal and Libya’s Ahli Tripoli, and a draw against Morocco’s Wydad. ... 

Romain Saïss: A tough match awaits us against Ahli Tripoli

Al-Sadd’s Moroccan defender Romain Saïss affirmed his team’s readiness to face Libya’s Ahli Tripoli in the third round of the King Salman Club Cup.

Saïss stated during the pre-match press conference, “Another challenging match awaits us, and victory is crucial for us. Ahli Tripoli also has a chance to qualify. While one point may be enough for us to advance, we must not rely on this assumption. Our goal is to win and top the group.” ... 

Baghdad Bounedjah: The match was intense, our victory was well-deserved

Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah expressed his immense joy after securing victory against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the second round of the King Salman Club Cup group stage.

Bounedjah stated in his post-match remarks, “It was a highly competitive match, and we succeeded in achieving the victory through a stellar performance from our team. We are thrilled to have secured this triumph, as it strengthens our position in our group in the tournament and propels us forward.” ... 

Akram Afif: I congratulate our fans on this important victory over a strong opponent

Al-Sadd star Akram Afif conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the club’s fans following their crucial 3-2 win against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the second round of the King Salman Club Cup group stage.

In his post-match statements, Akram said, “We are absolutely thrilled with this important triumph over a strong team like Al-Hilal. They put up a tough fight and have players of exceptional caliber. However, we handled the match with precision and determination, resulting in a strong performance from our side. Congratulations to our fans.” ... 

Emanuel Infante: We got a deserved victory against Al-Hilal

Al-Sadd assistant coach Emanuel Infante praised the team after their thrilling 3-2 win against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the King Salman Club Cup.

During the post-match press conference, Infante expressed his satisfaction with the hard-fought win in a challenging and spirited game. He praised the team’s outstanding performance against a formidable opponent in front of their passionate fans. ... 

King Salman Club Cup: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Hilal 3-2

Al-Sadd’s first team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in their second King Salman Club Cup Group B fixture on Sunday at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sport City Stadium.

With this hard-fought win, Al-Sadd climbed to the top of Group B with 4 points, following a goalless draw in the first round against Morocco’s Wydad. ...