Category: FOOTBALL

Qatar Cup 2023: Al-Sadd finish as runners-up

Al-Sadd suffered a 2-0 defeat against Al-Duhail in the final of the Qatar Cup 2023, which took place on Thursday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Al-Sadd started the match strongly, putting great pressure on Al-Duhail’s defense. In the fourth minute, Ayoub Al-Kaabi almost scored the first goal for Al-Sadd, but his header was saved by Al-Duhail’s goalkeeper. ... 

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Qatar Cup final against Al-Duhail

On Wednesday, the Al-Sadd first team wrapped up their preparations for their match against Al-Duhail in the 2023 Qatar Cup final, scheduled to kick off at 10 PM on Thursday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

The training session was attended by Engineer Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Vice President of Al-Sadd Club, Muhammad Ghanem Al-Ali, Head of Football, Turki Al-Ali, CEO of the Club, and Muhammad Ghulam Al-Balushi, Sporting Director, along with the administrative staff of the first team. ... 

Guilherme Torres: We will play with our best level to win the Qatar Cup

Guilherme Torres spoke about the upcoming Qatar Cup final against Al Duhail, acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Guilherme said: “The cup matches are different from league matches, and this upcoming game will be very difficult for both teams. To win the cup, we need to focus and capitalise on the other team’s mistakes.” ... 

Juanma: An important final awaits us, we want to win our ninth title

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma expressed confidence in his team’s readiness to face Al-Duhail in the Qatar Cup 2023 final, which is scheduled to kick off at 10 PM on Thursday, April 6, at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Juanma said: “We are prepared for this important final match, and we are aiming to win the title. Our preparations for the final were made through the matches we played in the league.” ... 

Tarek Salman: We congratulate our fans for this victory

Al-Sadd defender Tarek Salman, congratulated the team’s fans on their valuable 4-2 victory over Al-Wakrah in Round 18 of the QNB Stars League.

After the match, Tarek expressed his appreciation and said, “Congratulations to Al-Sadd fans for achieving a distinguished victory over Al-Wakrah, a tough opponent, especially on their home ground.” Despite some absences, Tarek praised the team’s spirit and their ability to secure the win.

He concluded, “This is an important victory for the team, and a good rehearsal before we face Al-Duhail in the Qatar Cup final as the league leaders.” ... 

QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd beat Al-Wakrah 4-2

Al-Sadd’s first team secured a 4-2 victory against Al-Wakrah in the QNB Stars League 2022-23 Round 18 match, held at Saoud bin Abdul Rahman Stadium on Saturday.

With this win, Al-Sadd increased their total points to 35. Ayoub El-Kaabi scored two goals for Al-Sadd in the 27th and 88th minutes, while Akram Afif scored twice in the 48th and 66th minutes. Meanwhile, Trent Sainsbury scored the first goal for Al-Wakrah in the 57th minute, and Gelson Dalla scored their second goal in the 87th minute. ... 

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Al-Wakrah

The Al-Sadd first team concluded preparations for facing Al-Wakrah in the QNB Stars League Round 18 match that will be played on Saturday at Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium.

Al-Sadd enters the match occupying third place in the standings, with 32 points.

After the final session on Friday, head coach Juanma, announced the matchday squad consisting of 19 players: Saad Al-Dosari, Jehad Muhammad, Ahmed Sayyar, Tarek Salman, Ali Asad, Hassan Al-Haydos, Abdullah Al-Yazidi, Khoukhi Boualam, Ayoub El-Kaabi, Guilherme Torres, Abdulrahman Rashid, Hashim Ali, Bahaa Al-Laithi. Ahmed Al-Saeed, Mahdi Salem, Moaz Al-Wadiya, Akram Afif, Abdulrahman Bakri, Musaab Khidir. ... 

Guilherme Torres: It will be a very difficult match against a well-organised team

Al-Sadd’s Brazilian midfielder Guilherme Torres has emphasised the importance of changing the team’s current situation and finishing the season on a good note.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference before the QNB Stars League Round 18 game against Al-Wakrah, Guilherme said: “It will be a very difficult match against a well-organised team. The result in our last match was negative, but we are working hard this week so that we can get a good result from this match and prepare for the Qatar Cup final, which is a very important match. We need to change this situation and show what we are capable of.” ... 

Juanma: We are committed to giving our best in every game to get the three points

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma Lillo spoke about the difficulty of the upcoming match against Al-Wakrah in Round 18 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, he said: “The next match against Al-Wakrah will be difficult because it is an organized team with good players. Like we say before every match, we know that every team has unique strengths, which makes every match challenging.” ... 

Al-Sadd continue to prepare for Al-Wakrah clash

The Al-Sadd first team continues to prepare for their upcoming match against Al-Wakrah, in Round 18 of the QNB Stars League, which is scheduled for Saturday.

The team’s coaching staff, led by head coach Juanma, focused on increasing the physical and training load to ensure that the players are ready for the upcoming match. ...