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AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd draw 0-0 with Sharjah

Al-Sadd played out a goalless draw against the UAE’s Sharjah in the opening match of Group B of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League. The match was played at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday evening.

The game started with Al-Sadd putting pressure on Sharjah’s players in their own half. In the 10th minute, Akram Afif made a run from the left side and took a powerful shot, which was saved by Sharjah’s goalkeeper, resulting in a corner kick. ... 

Tarek Salman: We are enthusiastic about the start of the Champions League

Al-Sadd’s Tarek Salman described the opening match against Emirati side Sharjah in the AFC Champions League as strong and challenging.

During the press conference, the player stated, “The opening match is always tough, and we aim to give our best performance. Sharjah is a strong team that has achieved two domestic titles. We are excited about the Asian tournament returning to Al-Sadd’s stadium for the first time since 2020.” ... 

Al-Sadd to play in black, Sharjah in white

The match coordination meeting for the 2023-24 AFC Champions League group stage clash between Al-Sadd and Sharjah took place on Sunday morning, at Al-Sadd club headquarters. The Group B first round fixture is set to be played on Monday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

During the meeting, it was agreed that Al-Sadd would wear their black kit, while Sharjah would play in white. ... 

Al-Sadd hold main training session to prepare for Sharjah clash

The Al-Sadd first team held their main training session from 6:00 PM on Saturday, at the main pitch of Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, in preparation for their upcoming match against Sharjah from the United Arab Emirates in the first round of Group B of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League. This group also includes Nasaf from Uzbekistan and Al-Faisaly from Jordan. ... 

Internationals return as Al-Sadd prepare for Sharjah clash

The Al-Sadd first team continued their training sessions at the club’s training centre in preparation for their participation in the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League.

Today’s training session saw the return of the international players following their participation with the Qatar national team in friendly matches during the month of September. Also present were the players from the Olympic team and the foreign players after the conclusion of their international matches during the recent break. ... 

Official Statement: Withdrawal from the Ooredoo Cup

Al-Sadd Sports Club announces its withdrawal from the Ooredoo Cup tournament for the 2023-2024 season.

The club has submitted an official letter to the Qatar Stars League Management, expressing its apology for not participating in the tournament this year. This decision is due to the call-ups for 21 players to various national teams, in addition to several players being sidelined with long-term injuries. ... 

Khoukhi Boualem: We didn’t perform at our best today

Al-Sadd’s Khoukhi Boualem expressed his disappointment following his team’s goalless draw against Al-Wakrah in the third week of the Expo Stars League.

Boualem stated after the match, “We didn’t perform at our best today, but securing a point is better than losing all three points. Despite our intentions to win and maintain our position at the top of the table, we couldn’t achieve it.” ... 

Expo Stars League: Al-Sadd settle for goalless draw with Al-Wakrah

Al-Sadd played out a goalless draw against Al-Wakrah in their third-round fixture of the 2023-2024 Expo Stars League, held at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.

This outcome saw Al-Sadd’s points total rise to seven, from two wins and one draw.

The match started with high intensity and enthusiasm from both teams. However, the initial ten minutes of the game didn’t witness any significant threats to either goal. ...