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QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd lose 2-1 to Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd’s first team suffered a 1-2 loss against Al-Ahli in Round 15 of the QNB Stars League at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium on Monday. The match saw Akram Afif score the only goal for Al-Sadd in the 36th minute, while Al-Ahli scored two goals through Oumar Sekou in the 45th and 71st minutes.

Following the loss, Al-Sadd’s tally remained at 22 points from 13 games, with two postponed matches yet to be played against Qatar SC and Al-Duhail. ... 

Ali Asad: We are in excellent form, we aim to defeat Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd player Ali Asad described the team’s current period as excellent ahead of their Round 15 match against Al-Ahli in the QNB Stars League.

During the press conference, Ali Asad stated, “We are currently going through a great period. We have won our last six matches in both the league championship and the Qatar Cup. We have an important match against Al-Ahli, and every match is a final for us.” ... 

Juanma: Our attention is focused on Al Ahli

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma Lillo said that his side is fully focused on the upcoming game against Al-Ahli in Round 15 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Juanma said: “As I say every week, each opponent has their specific characteristics, and playing them will be difficult.” ... 

Mohammed Waad ruled out for up to 6 weeks with eye injury

Al-Sadd player Mohammed Waad has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks with a severe eye injury, which he sustained during the game against Al Gharafa in Round 14 of the QNB Stars League on February 15th.

Medical examinations revealed that he had suffered a severe bruise and would need 4-6 weeks to recover before returning to participate in group training. We wish him a speedy recovery. ... 

Reserve League: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Ahli 5-3

The Al-Sadd reserve team defeated Al-Ahli 5-3 in the 2022-23 Reserve League Round 6 game that was played on Thursday at Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium.

With this victory, the Wolves increased their points tally to six, after two victories and four defeats.

Abdullah Al-Yazidi scored a brace for Al-Sadd (2′, 34′) before Ahmed Al-Saeed emulated him with goals in the 45th and 72nd minutes. Moaz Al-Wadia scored Al-Sadd’s other goal in the 37th minute. ... 

Hassan Al-Haydos: We have a strong deisre to compete, Al-Sadd always aims for the top

Al-Sadd captain Hassan Al-Haydos spoke of the importance of the Wolves’ 3-1 victory over Al-Gharafa in Round 14 of the QNB Stars League, and emphasised his side’s desire to compete for the title.

Speaking after the game, Al-Haydos said: “I’m happy with the victory, which came against a great team like Al-Gharafa, in an intense match for both sides, but we succeeded in turning matters in our favour, especially in the second half.” ... 

Al-Sadd maintain winning streak with 3-1 victory over Al-Gharafa

Al Sadd recorded a 3-1 win over Al-Gharafa an exciting and deserved victory, 3 goals to 1, over Al Gharafa, in the match that brought the two teams together today, Wednesday, at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium in Al Gharafa Club, as part of the fourteenth week of the QNB Stars League.

Baghdad Bounedjah netted a brace for Al-Sadd (8′, 56′) and Guilherme Torres added a third goal in the 92nd minute. Ahmed Alaeddin scored Al Gharafa’s goal in the 26th minute. ... 

Ahmed Sayyar: We are going through a positive phase

Al-Sadd midfielder Ahmed Sayyar said that his side is expecting a difficult game against Al-Gharafa in Round 14 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Ahmed said: “A difficult game awaits us against Al Gharafa, especially as they’re coming on the back of a big victory over a strong team – Al Wakrah.” ... 

Juanma: It will be a difficult game against Al-Gharafa

Al-Sadd head coach Juanma Lillo has stressed the difficulty of his side’s upcoming game against Al-Gharafa in Round 14 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Juanma said: “It will be a difficult game against Al Gharafa, which is a good team, and they have players of high quality, especially I think they have a very good level of foreigners.” ... 

Al-Sadd resume training to prepare for Al-Gharafa clash

The Al-Sadd first team resumed training on Sunday, in preparation for facing Al Gharafa in Round 14 of the QNB Stars League. The match will be played on Wednesday evening at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium.

The coaching staff were keen to work on the players’ physical fitness levels, especially after returning from a period of rest on Friday and Saturday, following the 3-1 win over Al-Arabi 3-1 in the semifinals of the 2023 Qatar Cup. ...