Category: FOOTBALL

Al-Sadd hold main training session to prepare for the Amir Cup final

The Al-Sadd first team held its main training session on Wednesday, at the club’s training facility, in preparation for the Amir Cup 2020 final against Al-Arabi, which will kick off at 7 PM on Friday at Al Rayyan Stadium.

The Wolves are aiming to win their 17th title in the competition, after qualifying for the final for the 26th time in the club’s history. ... 

Xavi: It was a deserved win over one of the best teams in the league

Al-Sadd head coach expressed his satisfaction after his side defeated Al-Gharafa 4-1 in Round 9 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking to the club website after the game, Xavi said: “We deserve this four-goal win over one of the best teams in the league. We are working hard and seriously to stay at the top of the table. I am very happy with our performance today and the three points.” ... 

QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd extend lead at the top after 4-1 win over Al-Gharafa

Al-Sadd extended their lead at the top of the QNB Stars League after a 4-1 win over Al-Gharafa in the Round 9 game which was played at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Sunday.

The result took Al-Sadd’s tally to 25 points from 8 wins and a draw. Khoukhi Boualem (5’), Santi Cazorla (64’), Akram Afif (84’) and Baghdad Bounedjah (90’) scored for the Wolves, while Koo Ja-cheol netted the only goal for Al-Gharafa (77’). ... 

Xavi: The game against Al-Gharafa is like a final, we want to increase our lead at the top

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez has stressed on the importance of his side’s upcoming QNB Stars League Round 9 game against Al-Gharafa, which is set to be played on Sunday at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “Everybody knows that Al-Gharafa is our next opponent, and in this moment, Al-Sadd and Al-Gharafa are the best teams in the QSL. It means that for us, it’s a final. We want to get three points, to keep this level and first position, and to increase the distance between us and the other clubs.” ... 

Qatargas U-23 League: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Wakrah 1-0

Al-Sadd continued their run of victories in the Qatargas U-23 League, defeating Al-Wakrah 1-0 in the Round 9 game which was played on Friday at Al Shamal Stadium.

The win kept Al-Sadd at the top of the league standings with 21 points.

Mohammed Nasser Almanai scored the lone goal of the game in the 32nd minute, with a great finish off a cross from Abdullah Bader. ... 

Al-Sadd hold main training session ahead of Al-Gharafa clash

The Al-Sadd first team held their main training session on Friday evening, ahead of the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 9 game against Al Gharafa.

The Wolves will go into the game in high spirits after they defeated Al Wakrah 4-1 to remain on top of the league table with 22 points. Al Gharafa are in second place with 18 points. ... 

Abdullah Al Athba appointed as referee for Al Sadd v Al Gharafa

The Qatar Football Association has announced the list of referees for the QNB Stars League Round 9 game between Al Sadd and Al Gharafa which will be played on Sunday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. 

Abdullah Al-Athba will be the main referee, and he will be assisted by Talib Salem and Youssef Aref. Mohammed Al-Obaidly is the fourth official, while Meshari Al-Shammari and Khaled Ayed are the video assistant referees. ... 

Xavi: We controlled the match, we must continue like this

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez spoke of the importance of his side’s 4-1 win over Al-Wakrah, in the QNB Stars League Round 8 game which was played on Tuesday.

Speaking to the club website after the game, Xavi said: “We are going through a great moment. We played in a excellent way against Al-Wakrah, a good team that showed great desire in this game.” ...