Category: FOOTBALL

Hashim Ali: Our full focus is on the upcoming game against Al-Shamal

Al-Sadd forward Hashim Ali addressed the media ahead of the upcoming QNB Stars League game against Al-Shamal, and spoke about the importance of the clash.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Hashim said: “The next match is very important for us and we are fully committed.”

“After winning the last game we have 7 points and we need 3 points in the next game also to improve our position in the table, and so, as I mentioned, the next match is very important for us.” ... 

Bahaa Al-Laithi: We fully deserved this win, we are improving from one game to the next

Al-Sadd defender Bahaa Al-Laithi described his side’s 2-1 victory over Al-Sailiya as a morale-boosting result that will have an impact on the team’s campaign in the QNB Stars League.

In his statement after the match, Al-Laithi said: “We thank God for this victory. I congratulate the players for the effort they made. The match was difficult, against a good opponent, but we were looking for victory from the first minute, to collect the three points.” ... 

QNB Stars League: Ayew and Bounedjah power Al-Sadd to 2-1 win over Al-Sailiya

Al-Sadd recorded a 2-1 win over Al-Sailiya in the QNB Stars League Round 5 game which was played at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday.

The result meant that Al-Sadd increased their tally to seven points from five games, after two wins, a draw and two defeats.

Andre Ayew opened the scoring in the 17th minute, before Al-Sailiya’s Carlos Strandberg equalised just before halftime (45+1’). Baghdad Bounedjah then got what proved to be the winning goal in the 65th minute. Al-Sadd goalkeeper Ivanildo kept out a penalty from Giannis Fetfatzidis in the 87th minute to ensure victory for the Wolves. ... 

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Al-Sailiya clash

The Al-Sadd first team concluded its preparations for facing Al Sailiya, in the QNB Stars League Round 5 game, which is scheduled to kick off at 7:20 PM on Tuesday evening at Education City Stadium.

The Wolves go into the match with 4 points, occupying seventh place in the table, while Al-Sailiya are in 11th place with 3 points. ... 

Talal Behzad: Al-Sailiya is a strong opponent, we were unlucky against Al-Gharafa

Al-Sadd player Talal Behzad emphasised the difficulty of facing Al-Sailiya in their upcoming QNB Stars League Round 5 game, and spoke about his team’s goal to get all three points.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Talal said: “Facing Al-Sailiya will not be easy, as they are a stubborn opponent. Our goal is to give our best, play the match with full strength, and achieve victory.” ... 

Juanma: We were close to getting a draw, we must praise the performance of our players

Al Sadd coach Juanma Lillo thanked his players for their performance in the QNB Stars League Round 4 match against Al Gharafa, which ended with his side losing 1-2.

In his statement to the club website after the match, Juanma said: “We were not bad and controlled the match despite the numerical disadvantage. We played very fast, even with 10 men, and we were capable of getting a better result, but we were not successful.” ...