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QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd defeat Qatar SC 2-0

In the QNB Stars League Round 19 match held at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday, the Al-Sadd first team recorded a deserved 2-0 victory against Qatar SC.

The goals were scored by Akram Afif in the 67th minute and Ahmed Al-Saeed in the 91st minute. As a result of this win, Al-Sadd raised its points tally to 38 and remained in third place in the standings table. ... 

Juanma: We are anticipating a challenging game against Qatar

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma Lillo spoke about the difficulty of the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 19 match against Qatar SC, and the need to win all of the remaining games.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Juanma said: “We are anticipating a challenging game ahead as we face a formidable opponent. However, we are determined to put forth our best effort and strive for victory.” ... 

Juanma: Happy with the victory over Umm Salal, our full focus is on the Amir Cup

Following Al-Sadd’s 3-1 victory over Umm Salal in the quarter-finals of the Amir Cup, head coach Juanma expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance and qualification for the semi-finals.

In the press conference after the match, Juanma acknowledged the challenges faced during the first half, stating, “We did not play our best, and there were some mistakes. Umm Salal’s style of play made things difficult for us, and they closely monitored most of our players, creating problems in the midfield.” ... 

Ayoub El-Kaabi: We got a well-deserved win

Al-Sadd player Ayoub El-Kaabi confirmed that their 3-1 victory over Umm Salal was well-deserved.

El-Kaabi said in his statements after the match, “Qualifying for the semi-finals of His Highness the Amir’s Cup is well-deserved, after the level presented by the team during the match, which was not easy at all.” ... 

Amir Cup: Al-Sadd overcome Umm Salal to reach semifinals

Al-Sadd’s first team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 Amir Cup with a 3-1 victory over Umm Salal in their quarter-final match at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Tuesday.

Al-Sadd will face Al-Shahania in the next round after this victory.

Hassan Al-Haydos netted the first goal in the 52nd minute, followed by Akram Afif scoring in the 57th minute, and then Ayoub El-Kaabi adding the third goal in stoppage time. Umm Salal’s only goal was scored by Yassin Al-Bakhit in the 82nd minute. ... 

Tabata: We are fully prepared to face Umm Salal

Al-Sadd’s midfielder Rodrigo Tabata, expressed his team’s readiness to face Umm Salal in the quarter-finals of the Amir Cup.

During the pre-match press conference, Tabata said, “We are fully prepared for this match, and I personally understand the importance of the Amir Cup. We are determined to win and advance to the next stage.” ... 

Juanma: Umm Salal will be a tough opponent

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma has described his team’s upcoming quarter-final match against Umm Salal in the Amir Cup as strong and difficult.

Speaking at the match’s press conference, Juanma said, “We know that every tournament is different from the other. The Amir Cup is completely different from the Qatar Cup, and we are coming from a title loss. We know that every match we play is like a final, and we have no choice but to beat Umm Salal to advance to the semi-finals.” ... 

Qatar Cup 2023: Al-Sadd finish as runners-up

Al-Sadd suffered a 2-0 defeat against Al-Duhail in the final of the Qatar Cup 2023, which took place on Thursday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Al-Sadd started the match strongly, putting great pressure on Al-Duhail’s defense. In the fourth minute, Ayoub Al-Kaabi almost scored the first goal for Al-Sadd, but his header was saved by Al-Duhail’s goalkeeper. ... 

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Qatar Cup final against Al-Duhail

On Wednesday, the Al-Sadd first team wrapped up their preparations for their match against Al-Duhail in the 2023 Qatar Cup final, scheduled to kick off at 10 PM on Thursday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

The training session was attended by Engineer Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Vice President of Al-Sadd Club, Muhammad Ghanem Al-Ali, Head of Football, Turki Al-Ali, CEO of the Club, and Muhammad Ghulam Al-Balushi, Sporting Director, along with the administrative staff of the first team. ...