Category: FOOTBALL

Xavi: Happy with this victory, I have to congratulate the players

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his happiness with his side’s 2-0 victory over Jordanian side Al-Wehdat on Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage.

Speaking during the press conference after the game, Xavi said: “I’m happy with this victory. I must congratulate my team for their work today. We played well in defence and offence.” ... 

Guilherme Torres: We want to beat Al Wehdat to get closer to the top

Al-Sadd midfielder Guilherme Torres expressed his wish that his team would continue winning, when they face Al-Wehdat of Jordan on Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Guilherme said: “A difficult match against Al-Wehdat awaits us. It will be an intense match and it is like a final for us. We must do our best to continue achieving victories and get closer to the top of the group.” ... 

Xavi: This game against Al-Wehdat will be tougher than the previous one

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media ahead of the AFC Champions League Matchday 4 game against Al-Wehdat, stressing on the difficulty of the clash and calling on his players to give their best.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “The next game against Al-Wehdat will be tougher. Yes, we defeated them 3-1 in the last game, but I know they will be strong opponents for us in the next game.” ... 

AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd resume training to prepare for Al-Wehdat clash on Matchday 4

The Al-Sadd first team resumed training on Wednesday, inside the sports hall of the team hotel in Riyadh, following the crucial 3-1 win over Jordanian side Al-Wehdat on Matchday 3 of the AFC Champions League.

The Wolves are now preparing to face Al-Wehdat again on Matchday 4 of the tournament, in the game which will kick off at 9 PM on Friday evening at Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. ... 

Xavi: We got an important win over Al-Wehdat

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his happiness after his side’s 3-1 win over Al-Wehdat, on Matchday 3 of the AFC Champions League group stage.

Speaking during the press conference after the match, Xavi said: “I’m happy to win and get the three points. We played well in the first half, and we succeeded in controlling possession. We were able to score 3 goals and it was possible to increase the number of goals, which could help us in the competition for the top spot.” ... 

Khoukhi Boualem: We really needed this win

Al-Sadd’s Khoukhi Boualem said his side were in great need of the 3-1 win over Al-Wehdat in the AFC Champions League group stage.

Speaking after the Matchday 3 clash in Riyadh, Khoukhi said: “We really needed the win over Al-Wehdat after failing in the first two games. We are grateful to God that we managed to achieve this.” ... 

AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Wehdat 3-1 to register first win

Al-Sadd registered their first win of the AFC Champions League after defeating Al-Wehdat 3-1 in their Group D Matchday 3 clash on Tuesday at the King Fahd International Stadium.

Baghdad Bounedjah put Al-Sadd in the lead with a 2nd minute strike, before Khoukhi Boualem doubled the advantage in the 9th minute. Hassan Al-Haydos then made it 3-0 in the 26th minute. Ahmed Sameer scored Al-Wehdat’s lone goal from a penalty in the 63rd minute. ...