Following Al-Sadd’s commanding 9-1 triumph over Al-Ahli in the rescheduled Week 13 fixture of the Expo Stars League, star forward Akram Afif shared his thoughts on the significant win.
“We achieved a crucial victory today in our quest for the league title,” Afif remarked in the aftermath of the match. “Our respect for Al-Ahli was evident, and we capitalized on the majority of our scoring opportunities.” ...
Al-Sadd secured a significant 9-1 victory over Al-Ahli in a postponed fixture from the thirteenth week of the Expo Stars League on Wednesday at Al-Thumama Stadium.
With this win, Al-Sadd strengthened their position at the top of the league table, reaching a tally of 46 points.
Al-Sadd’s goal-scoring spree began early in the game, with Akram Afif finding the net in the third minute, after a well-executed cross from Paulo Otavio. ...
Al-Sadd’s Mohammed Waad has emphasised the challenge of the upcoming Expo Stars League match against Al-Ahli, speaking about the need to play with concentration.
During the pre-match press conference, Waad stated, “The upcoming match against Al-Ahli is tough. We must play with high concentration to secure the three points and maintain our position at the top.” ...
Al-Sadd head coach Wesam Rizk has affirmed the team’s preparedness for the upcoming match against Al-Ahli, part of the postponed fixtures from the thirteenth week of the 2023-2024 Expo Stars League season.
During the press conference preceding the match, Wesam stated, “We face a crucial match against Al-Ahli. Securing the three points is imperative to maintain our position at the top. Our objective is to deliver an improved performance compared to our last encounter with Al-Duhail.” ...
Al-Sadd endured a disappointing 1-3 defeat against Al-Duhail, in the Expo Stars League Week 20 clash, which was played on Friday at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.
The loss saw Al-Sadd’s points tally remain at 43, while they stayed top of the table. Akram Afif scored the solitary goal for Al-Sadd in the third minute of injury time. Meanwhile, Al-Duhail scored through Almoez Ali (40′), Michael Olunga (57′), and Sultan Al-Breik (68′). ...
Al Sadd Club has announced that three of its players have been called up to the Qatar national under-23 football team. The team is preparing for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup, which will be hosted by Qatar from April 15 to May 3, 2024. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. ...
Al-Sadd’s Ecuadorian star Gonzalo Plata spoke about the importance of the upcoming Expo Stars League game against Al-Duhail, and stressed on the need to be focused.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Plata said: “This match will surely be tough. We’ve faced them before, so we know it won’t be easy. We’re aware that second and third place are very close to us. We can’t afford to relax or enter the game carelessly – surprises can happen, just like in the last match.” ...
Al-Sadd head coach Wesam Rizk emphasised the significance of their upcoming match against Al Duhail in the 20th week of the 2023-24 Expo Stars League.
During the pre-match press conference, Rizk also acknowledged the difficulty the clash presents for both teams.
“An important and anticipated match awaits us against Al Duhail,” Rizk said. “It will be difficult for both parties, but our ambition, as I said, is the three points to stay at the top.” ...
Al-Sadd goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham expressed his satisfaction with the 2-1 victory over Al-Markhiya, in the nineteenth round of the Expo Stars League.
Meshaal affirmed in his post-match statements: “The match against Al-Markhiya was challenging, especially considering that the opponent is battling to avoid relegation. We are striving to maintain our lead, and we are thankful to have secured the victory and three points in the final moments of the game.” ...
Al-Sadd came from behind to record a 2-1 victory against Al-Markhiya, in their Expo Stars League Week 19 clash held at the Grand Hamad Stadium on Sunday.
With this win, Al-Sadd consolidated their position at the top of the table, increasing their tally to 43 points.
The match began with Al-Sadd asserting their dominance, launching several threatening attacks on Al-Markhiya’s goal. Despite their efforts, they struggled to create clear-cut opportunities in the early stages. In the 11th minute, Al-Sadd missed a golden chance to open the scoring after a well-delivered corner kick from Akram Afif found Baghdad Bounedjah, whose shot was expertly saved by Al-Markhiya’s goalkeeper, Omar Barry. ...
