Category: FOOTBALL

Xavi: We cannot relax against Al-Wakrah, we will rotate some players

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez spoke of the readiness of his side ahead of the next game against Al-Wakrah, in Week 19 of the QNB Stars League. The match will be played on Thursday evening at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “It’s an important match ahead of us after we won the league title. Our main goal has been achieved in the tournament, but we still have 4 matches left.” ... 

Xavi: We created new history for Al-Sadd

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his happiness after winning the 2020-21 QNB Stars League title, following the 3-0 win over Umm Salal in Round 18.

Speaking to the club’s website, Xavi said: “We created a new history for Al Sadd. I am happy to win the league title for the first time as a coach with Al-Sadd, after winning it as a player.” ... 

Al-Sadd crowned champions of QNB Stars League 2020-21

Al-Sadd were crowned champions of the 2020-21 edition of the QNB Stars League, after defeating Umm Salal 3-0 in the Round 18 game which was played on Sunday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

The team celebrated with the staff and fans after the victory, which saw them clinch the title with four games to go. ... 

QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd clinch title after 3-0 win over Umm Salal

Al-Sadd clinched the QNB Stars League title after a 3-0 win over Umm Salal in the Round 18 game which was played at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Sunday.

The result saw the Wolves establish an unassailable 13-point lead over closest rivals Al-Duhail, with four games to go.

Baghdad Bounedjah scored the opening goal for Al-Sadd in the 34th minute, and Yousuf Abdurisag doubled the advantage in the 51st minute. Rodrigo Tabata then came off the bench to net the third and final goal in stoppage time. ... 

Tarek Salman: Excited for the crowning game

Tarek Salman: Excited for the crowning game

Al-Sadd defender Tarek Salman has spoken of the importance of winning his side’s next game against Umm Salal in the QNB Stars League.

During the pre-match press conference, Tarek said: “We are happy with the team’s successive victories and we are excited and waiting for the crowning game, in which we seek to win.” ... 

Xavi: It will be difficult to play against Umm Salal

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez stressed on the difficulty of his side’s upcoming game against Umm Salal, which will see the Wolves be crowned as champions if they win.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “Our next game is against Umm Salal on Sunday and we can be champions. Of course, this is our target.” ... 

Qatargas U23 League: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Kharaitiyat 6-1

Al-Sadd racked up a huge 6-1 victory over Al-Kharaitiyat in the Qatargas U23 League Round 18 game which was played on Friday at Al-Sailiya Sports Club.

The result sees Al-Sadd maintain their lead at the top of the league table, with a tally of 48 points. Khaled Al-Riyami (25′), and Hassan Ahmed (29′) scored within minutes of each other to make it 2-0 to the Wolves at the half hour mark. Al-Kharaitiyat defender Al Tayeb Kamal then scored into his own net in the 33rd minute, before Saoud Al-Nasr struck in the 45th minute to ensure a 4-0 lead at halftime. ... 

Xavi: I’m proud of the players, we were wonderful

Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his happiness with his side’s huge 5-0 win over Al-Gharafa, which saw them qualify for the semi-finals of the Amir Cup.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Xavi said: “It is not easy to win by five goals over a team like Al Gharafa. Weplayed a more than wonderful match. We are going through good moments and the team is performing very well and this is what makes me feel proud.” ...