Category: FOOTBALL

Expo Stars League: Al-Sadd cruise to 6-0 victory over Umm Salal

Al-Sadd recorded a resounding 6-0 victory against Umm Salal in the Expo Stars League Week 12 game, which took place at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday.

This win elevated the Wolves to 31 points, as they continue to lead the league table.

The beginning of the match showcased a strong and swift performance from Al-Sadd, and the Wolves nearly took the lead in the 5th minute with Akram Afif’s shot hitting Umm Salal’s post. ... 

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Umm Salal clash

The Al-Sadd first team concluded its training on Wednesday in preparation for the upcoming match against Umm Salal in the twelfth week of the Expo Stars League.

During the final practice, the coaching staff focused on physical conditioning, incorporating skill-based ball exercises. They then announced the 24-member squad for the match, consisting of the following players: Saad Al-Dosari, Meshaal Barsham, Youssef Al-Bloushi, Jehad Mohammed, Pedro Miguel, Ahmed Sayyar, Paulo Otávio, Tarek Salman, Mohammed Waad, Ali Asad, Yousuf Abdurisag, Hassan Al-Haydos, Baghdad Bounedjah, Abdullah Al-Yazidi, Mostafa Tarek, Boualem Khoukhi, Guilherme Torres, Hashim Ali, Ahmed Al-Saeed, Ahmed Suhail, Akram Afif, Musaab Khidir, Moaz El-Wadia, Gonzalo Plata, and Ilyes Housni. ... 

Akram Afif: Losing to Al-Arabi didn’t affect us, playing Umm Salal will be tough

Al-Sadd’s Akram Afif affirmed the team’s readiness for the upcoming match against Umm Salal in the twelfth week of the Expo Stars League.

During the pre-match press conference, Akram stated: “Facing Umm Salal is challenging, and their matches against Al-Sadd are always filled with competitiveness and challenges. We are striving to give our best to secure the victory and three points.” ... 

Expo Stars League: Al-Sadd lose 1-0 to Al-Arabi

Al-Sadd suffered their first defeat of the 2023-24 Expo Stars League season, losing 1-0 to Al-Arabi in a hard-fought encounter at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Rafinha Alcantara secured the sole goal, leading Al Arabi to victory in the rescheduled match from Week 6 of the Expo Stars League.

The decisive moment unfolded in the 31st minute, as Rafinha capitalized on a mishandling by Al Sadd goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham from Mohammed Hassan Al Taabouni’s corner kick. ... 

Baghdad Bounedjah: Al-Sadd ready to face Al-Arabi

Al-Sadd’s Baghdad Bounedjah affirmed the readiness of his team to face Al-Arabi in the rescheduled fixture from the sixth week of the Expo Stars League.

During the pre-match press conference, Baghdad stated, “We achieved victories against Al-Rayyan and Al-Duhail, and now we have a tougher match against Al-Arabi, which is a big derby in Qatari football and will see a lot of fans and attract media attention.” ... 

Wesam Rizk: Al-Arabi will be a tough and crucial test for our team

Al-Sadd head coach Wesam Rizk discussed the significance of the upcoming match against Al-Arabi, a postponed fixture from the sixth week of the Expo Stars League.

During the pre-match press conference, Wesam stated: “We have an important match ahead against Al-Arabi, and our goal is to secure a win and three points to maintain our position at the top of the standings. It will be a tough match, and we aim to enter it fully prepared.” ... 

Wesam Rizk: We are evolving from one game to another

Al-Sadd coach Wesam Rizk expressed his happiness with the crucial 3-1 victory against Al-Duhail in the rescheduled match from the ninth week of the Expo Stars League.

Speaking after the match, Wesam stated, “Thank God for the win, and commiserations to Al-Duhail. We secured three crucial points for us. We are evolving from one game to another, and hopefully, we will continue at the same level in the upcoming matches.” ... 

Akram Afif: We achieved a crucial victory for our journey to the title

Al-Sadd’s Akram Afif emphasized the significance of the 3-1 victory against Al-Duhail in the rescheduled match from the ninth week, stating that it was crucial for his side’s campaign towards winning the league title.

In his post-match statements, Afif expressed, “We achieved a crucial victory for the team’s journey towards winning the league. Thanks to God for the win, and we congratulate our fans on this triumph.” ... 

Expo Stars League: Al-Sadd triumph 3-1 over Al-Duhail

Al-Sadd triumphed 3-1 over Al-Duhail in the rescheduled fixture from the ninth week of the 2023-2024 Expo Stars League, on Wednesday evening at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Goals from Akram Afif (57′, 90+13′) and Gonzalo Plata (59′) did the job for Al-Sadd, while Karim Boudiaf (10′) scored for Al-Duhail. The match also saw the expulsion of Al-Duhail’s player Ibrahima Bamba in the 82nd minute. ...