Category: FOOTBALL

Juanma: We got a deserved victory against a tough opponent

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma Lillo spoke about the significance of his team’s 2-0 win against Qatar SC in the postponed match from Round 8 of the QNB Stars League.

In his post-match statement, the Spanish coach said: “We came into the game with great intensity, and in the first 40 minutes, we were the better team, playing well, but we failed to convert our opportunities into goals, and Qatar proved to be a tough opponent.” ... 

Ali Asad: We made up for the defeat to Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd midfielder Ali Asad expressed his joy at the crucial 2-0 win against Qatar SC in the rescheduled match from Round 8 of the QNB Stars League.

After the match, Ali said: “We thank God for this well-deserved victory against a strong and skilled team like Qatar SC.”

He added: “We lost a lot of points in the first seven rounds of the league, so we must approach every game like it’s a final and fight for every point to stay in the competition for the title.” ... 

Al-Haydos and Afif power Al-Sadd to 2-0 victory over Qatar SC

Al-Sadd’s first team regained its winning form with a 2-0 victory against Qatar SC in the rescheduled match from Round 8 of the QNB Stars League at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday.

The win elevated Al-Sadd to third place in the league with 25 points from 14 games. Hassan Al-Haydos (45+4′) and Akram Afif (52′) scored the goals for Al-Sadd. Qatar SC players Omar Al-Emadi and Badr Banoun were sent off in the 50th and 65th minutes, respectively. ... 

Juanma: The defeat to Al-Ahli is history, we aim to win the remaining games

Al-Sadd coach Juanma Lillo spoke about the difficulty of the upcoming clash with Qatar SC, a postponed game from Round 8 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Juanma said: “We know it’s a team that’s at the top of the table because of its merits and that it has a very, very professional way of playing, and some players that are very significant. So it’s going to be a difficult game.” ... 

QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd lose 2-1 to Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd’s first team suffered a 1-2 loss against Al-Ahli in Round 15 of the QNB Stars League at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium on Monday. The match saw Akram Afif score the only goal for Al-Sadd in the 36th minute, while Al-Ahli scored two goals through Oumar Sekou in the 45th and 71st minutes.

Following the loss, Al-Sadd’s tally remained at 22 points from 13 games, with two postponed matches yet to be played against Qatar SC and Al-Duhail. ... 

Ali Asad: We are in excellent form, we aim to defeat Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd player Ali Asad described the team’s current period as excellent ahead of their Round 15 match against Al-Ahli in the QNB Stars League.

During the press conference, Ali Asad stated, “We are currently going through a great period. We have won our last six matches in both the league championship and the Qatar Cup. We have an important match against Al-Ahli, and every match is a final for us.” ... 

Juanma: Our attention is focused on Al Ahli

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma Lillo said that his side is fully focused on the upcoming game against Al-Ahli in Round 15 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Juanma said: “As I say every week, each opponent has their specific characteristics, and playing them will be difficult.” ... 

Mohammed Waad ruled out for up to 6 weeks with eye injury

Al-Sadd player Mohammed Waad has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks with a severe eye injury, which he sustained during the game against Al Gharafa in Round 14 of the QNB Stars League on February 15th.

Medical examinations revealed that he had suffered a severe bruise and would need 4-6 weeks to recover before returning to participate in group training. We wish him a speedy recovery. ...