Category: FOOTBALL

Al-Sadd step up preparations for Al-Wakrah clash

The Al-Sadd first team continued with its daily training sessions, in preparation for facing Al-Wakrah, in the QNB Stars League Round 7 game that will be played on Wednesday at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

On Sunday, all the players who are currently with the team trained under the leadership of the team’s head coach Juanma, who worked on intensifying the preparations for the next match. ... 

QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd fall to a 1-2 defeat to Al-Shamal

Al-Sadd fell to a 1-2 defeat to Al-Shamal, in the QNB Stars League Round 6 match that was held on Tuesday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

With this result, Al-Sadd remain on 7 points, after two victories, a draw and three defeats.

Al Sadd went ahead through Andre Ayew in the 7th minute, before Amjad Atwan scored the equaliser for Al Shamal in the 20th minute from a penalty. Ali Alwan added the second goal for Al Shamal in the 34th minute. ... 

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.” ...