Category: FOOTBALL

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Umm Salal clash

Al Sadd Club concluded their preparations for the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 7 game against Umm Salal, with a final training session on Monday evening at the club’s training facility. The game is set to kick off at 5:20 PM on Tuesday, at the Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium in Al Wakrah.

The Wolves go into the match with 18 points from 6 victories and sit at the top of the league standings, while Umm Salal are in seventh place with 5 points. ... 

Musaab Khidir: We are ready to face Umm Salal

Al-Sadd’s Musaab Khidir described his side’s desire to keep playing well as they prepare for the upcoming clash with Umm Salal in Round 7 of the QNB Stars League.

In his statement during the pre-match press conference, Musaab said: “We will strive to win and continue our run of victories, despite the difficulty of the match against Umm Salal. We will work to keep displaying special performances and to keep winning.” ... 

Xavi: Winning the Amir Cup will be a motivation for us

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his happiness after winning the 2021 Amir Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Al Rayyan in the final that was held at Al Thumama World Cup Stadium.

Speaking after the match, Xavi said: “Our players played a good match and showed a great level, and I am proud of that. The match was an excellent final in all the details. Today, Al Sadd won a well-deserved title after a good performance throughout the tournament. I hope this will be a motivation for the rest of the season’s tournaments.” ... 

Al-Sadd clinch 18th Amir Cup and 76th overall title

Al-Sadd added a new title to its collection on Friday after winning the Amir Cup for the 18th time in the club’s history, raising the total number of championship wins to 76.

Overall championship tally:

Amir Cup (18)
Qatar Stars League (15)
AFC Champions League (2)
Heir Apparent Cup/Qatar Cup (8)
Sheikh Jassim Cup (15)
Joint Championship (1)
QFA Cup (7)
Qatar Stars Cup/Ooredoo Cup (2)
Gulf Air Cup (1)
Qatar Insurance Cup (1)
Reserve League (4)
Gulf Champions League (1)
Arab Champions League (1) ... 

Al-Sadd defeat Al-Rayyan to lift Amir Cup

Al-Sadd opened their 2021-22 QNB Stars League campaign with a 2-0 win over Al-Sailiya in the Round 1 game which was played at Thani bin Jassim Stadium on Sunday.

Goals from Khoukhi Boualem and Rodrigo Tabata in the first half delivered the three points for the Wolves. The result means Al-Sadd are third in the league table after the end of the first round, tied on points with Al-Duhail and Al-Gharafa, but behind on goal difference. ... 

Hassan Al-Haydos: We respect Al-Rayyan, finals are settled by small details

Al-Sadd captain Hassan Al Haydos stressed his team’s readiness and desire to win, ahead of the 2021 Amir Cup final clash with Al-Rayyan.

In his statements during the pre-match press conference, Al-Haydos said: “It will be an excellent atmosphere during the match, playing in a new stadium, in the final of a prestigious tournament. Finals are always settled by small details, and therefore we have to give our best in order to win.” ... 

Xavi: Happy with the win over Al-Gharafa, the Amir Cup final will be different

Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez stressed the importance of his side’s 6-4 victory over Al Gharafa in the QNB Stars League Round 6 game played on Sunday.

In his statement after the match, Xavi said: “I am very happy with the victory and the three points. This result came in an important match and against an excellent team like Al-Gharafa. It was one of the best matches in the league, according to my opinion.” ...