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QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Sailiya 4-0

The Al-Sadd first team dominated their match against Al-Sailiya in Round 16 of the 2022-23 QNB Stars League season, winning 4-0 at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Friday.

Al-Sadd took an early lead with a goal from Akram Afif in the 10th minute, following a pass from Santi Cazorla. Guilherme Torres scored the second goal in the 25th minute with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, while Baghdad Bounedjah added the third goal in the 31st minute after a well-executed attack. ... 

Juanma: We must be cautious against Al-Sailiya

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma Lillo remarked that his side must approach the upcoming game against Al-Sailiya in the QNB Stars League, with caution, while they aim to register another victory.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Juanma said: “Each team has its unique strengths and weaknesses, and although Al Sailiya is currently at the bottom of the table, we must pay close attention to their values and approach the game with caution. It will be as difficult as any other match.” ... 

Ayoub El-Kaabi participates in Al-Sadd training for the first time

Ayoub El-Kaabi, the newly signed Moroccan striker, made his first appearance in Al-Sadd’s training session on Wednesday, after his contract was officially announced earlier that day.

El-Kaabi received a warm welcome from the coaching staff, led by head coach Juanma, and his teammates.

The team held its main training session on Wednesday in preparation for their upcoming match against Al-Sailiya in Round 16 of the QNB Stars League, scheduled for Friday evening at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. ... 

Juanma: We got a deserved victory against a tough opponent

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma Lillo spoke about the significance of his team’s 2-0 win against Qatar SC in the postponed match from Round 8 of the QNB Stars League.

In his post-match statement, the Spanish coach said: “We came into the game with great intensity, and in the first 40 minutes, we were the better team, playing well, but we failed to convert our opportunities into goals, and Qatar proved to be a tough opponent.” ... 

Ali Asad: We made up for the defeat to Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd midfielder Ali Asad expressed his joy at the crucial 2-0 win against Qatar SC in the rescheduled match from Round 8 of the QNB Stars League.

After the match, Ali said: “We thank God for this well-deserved victory against a strong and skilled team like Qatar SC.”

He added: “We lost a lot of points in the first seven rounds of the league, so we must approach every game like it’s a final and fight for every point to stay in the competition for the title.” ... 

Al-Haydos and Afif power Al-Sadd to 2-0 victory over Qatar SC

Al-Sadd’s first team regained its winning form with a 2-0 victory against Qatar SC in the rescheduled match from Round 8 of the QNB Stars League at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday.

The win elevated Al-Sadd to third place in the league with 25 points from 14 games. Hassan Al-Haydos (45+4′) and Akram Afif (52′) scored the goals for Al-Sadd. Qatar SC players Omar Al-Emadi and Badr Banoun were sent off in the 50th and 65th minutes, respectively. ... 

Juanma: The defeat to Al-Ahli is history, we aim to win the remaining games

Al-Sadd coach Juanma Lillo spoke about the difficulty of the upcoming clash with Qatar SC, a postponed game from Round 8 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Juanma said: “We know it’s a team that’s at the top of the table because of its merits and that it has a very, very professional way of playing, and some players that are very significant. So it’s going to be a difficult game.” ...