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Al-Sadd resume training after a break

The Al-Sadd first team resumed training on Tuesday after a six-day break which followed the big 7-0 win over Muaither in the Round of 16 of the Amir Cup.

The Wolves are now preparing for the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 16 game against Al-Ahli, which will be played on February 13 at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. ... 

Qatargas U-23 League: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Khor 6-1

The Al-Sadd U-23 team continued their run of victories in the Qatargas U-23 League, after a 6-1 win over Al-Khor in the Round 14 match which was played on Friday at Al-Shamal Stadium. With this result, Al-Sadd maintained their lead at the top of the league table with a tally of 36 points.

Abdullah Ismail gave Al-Sadd the lead in the 40th minute, before Mustafa Tariq added the second goal (45’). Hassan Ahmed (47′, 70′, 89′) then netted a second-half hat-trick, while Rami Suhail (63’) also got on the scoresheet for the Wolves. Asaad Riyad scored the only goal for Al Khor in the 84th minute. ... 

AFC Champions League 2021: Al Sadd drawn in Group D

The AFC Champions League 2021 group stage draw was held at the AFC’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today.

The draw placed Al-Sadd in Group D, which also includes Al-Nasr (KSA), Al-Wehdat (Jordan), and the winner from the play-off between Al-Ain (UAE) and Foolad (Iran).

The play-off between Al Ain and Foolad will be played on the seventh of April, and the group stage will then be held from 14-30 April in a centralised format. ... 

Xavi: We played a great game against Muaither

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his delight after his side’s big 7-0 win over Muaither in the Round of 16 of the 2021 Amir Cup.

In his comments at the post-match press conference, Xavi said: “We played a great game against Muaither as we have been doing recently. The young players were up to the responsibility and showed a great level – Bahaa, Hashim, Yousuf, in addition to Ali Asad and Salem Al-Hajri who were all excellent.” ... 

Amir Cup: Al-Sadd advance to the quarterfinals after 7-0 win over Muaither

Al-Sadd qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2021 Amir Cup, after registering a 7-0 win over Muaither in the Round of 16 clash which was played at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday.

Hashim Ali struck twice (10′, 30′) in the first half to put Al-Sadd in the driving seat, before Khoukhi Boualem (64′), Mohammed Waad (66′), Yousuf Abdurisag (78′, 90+2′) and Akram Afif (83′) added further goals in the second half to rack up a big scoreline. ... 

Akram Afif: We will play with full commitment against Muaither

Al-Sadd forward Akram Afif emphasised the importance of being focused, ahead of his side’s Amir Cup 2021 Round of 16 clash with Muaither.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Akram said: “Some people think that the match will be easy but there are many examples from around the world of teams going out to second division sides. Al Rayyan and Al Gharafa lost to Al Markhiya last season.” ... 

Xavi: Ready to face Muaither, we need to play with all our strength

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez spoke of his side’s readiness to face Muaither in the Amir Cup 2021 Round of 16 match which will be played on Tuesday evening at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, adding that the team is looking to win and reach the farthest point in the tournament.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “We are ready to compete against Muaither, a second division club. All the teams are strong and I expect a difficult match. This championship is very important to us. We look forward to competing in this tournament and winning it. All the teams always have motivation and are enthusiastic to play against Al Sadd.” ...