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Javi Gracia: Happy to beat Al-Wehdat, we were excellent offensively

Al-Sadd coach Javi Gracia expressed his happiness after his side’s big 5-2 win over Jordanian side Al-Wehdat, in the third round of the AFC Champions League 2022 group stage.

In his statement during the press conference after the match, Gracia said: “I am very happy with the victory over Al-Wehdat and the performance of the players in the match. We performed well against Nasaf and Al-Faisaly in the first two rounds, but we were not successful.” ... 

AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd beat Al-Wehdat 5-2 for first win

Al-Sadd recorded a 5-2 victory over Jordanian side Al-Wehdat in the AFC Champions League 2022 Group E third round game played at the Prince Mohammed bin Fahad Stadium on Friday.

Akram Afif scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute from a penalty, after a foul on Ali Asad in the box.

Al-Wehdat turned the score around towards the end of the first half, with goals from Ahmed Samir and Mohammed Anas in the 42nd and 44th minutes respectively. ... 

Pedro Miguel: We did not begin the tournament well

Al-Sadd defender Pedro Miguel stressed the importance of the upcoming match against Al-Wehdat of Jordan in the third round of the AFC Champions League group stage.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Pedro said: “A difficult match awaits us against Al-Wehdat. We did not start the tournament well and we have to be fully focused to win the next match.” ... 

Javi Gracia: We must be more effective against Al-Wehdat

Al-Sadd coach Javi Gracia stressed the importance of the upcoming Group E clash against Al-Wehdat of Jordan in the third round of the AFC Champions League 2022 group stage.

Speaking during the match press conference, saying, Gracia said: “The next match is an opportunity to win. In the last two matches, we deserved better, but we didn’t get what we wanted.” ... 

Al-Sadd hold main training session ahead of Al-Wehdat clash

The Al-Sadd first team held its main training session from 9 PM onwards on Wednesday, at Prince Saud bin Jiluwi Sports City Stadium, which has been designated for the Wolves’ training throughout the duration of the group stage of the 2022 AFC Champions League.

The team is preparing to face Jordanian side Al Wehdat in the third round game in Group E, which will be kick off at 8:15 PM on Friday evening at Prince Muhammad bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. ... 

Javi Gracia: Disappointed with the result, we failed to make use of our opportunities

Al-Sadd coach Javi Gracia expressed his disappointment after his side lost 2-1 against Saudi side Al-Faisaly in the second round of the AFC Champions League group stage.

In his statement to the media after the match, Gracia said: “We worked hard during the match, we started well and went ahead with the first goal. After that Al-Faisaly equalised, and then we committee many mistakes which contributed to them taking the the lead with the second goal.” ... 

AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd lose to Al-Faisaly

Al-Sadd lost 1-2 to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Faisaly in their second Group E game in the 2022 AFC Champions League, which was played on Monday at the Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam.

Hassan Al-Haydos gave the Wolves the lead in the fourth minute, but Al-Faisaly equalised in the 16th minute through Hicham Faik. In the 53rd minute, Julio Tavares scored the winner for Al-Faisaly. ... 

Santi Cazorla: Ready to face Al-Faisaly, we will give our best to win

Al-Sadd midfielder Santi Cazorla described the upcoming match against Al-Faisaly in the second round of the AFC Champions League group stage as “difficult.”

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Cazorla said: “A difficult match awaits us against Al-Faisaly. We played against Nasaf with nine players and came out with a point, and we will work to do our best in the second round to win.” ... 

Javi Gracia: Defeating Al-Faisaly is a requirement for us

Al-Sadd coach Javi Gracia confirmed the readiness of his side ahead of the upcoming AFC Champions League clash against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Faisaly, in the second round of the group stage.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Gracia said: “Winning will be a requirement for us after the draw in the first round, during which the team lost two two players to red cards – Abdelkarim Hassan and Pedro Miguel.” ... 

Recovery training for Al-Sadd squad ahead of Al-Faisaly clash

The Al-Sadd first team continued training today, Saturday, at Prince Saud bin Jiluwi Stadium, ahead of the upcoming clash against Al-Faisaly of Saudi Arabia, in the AFC Champions League.

The team is preparing to face Al-Faisaly in the second round of the Group E games at the AFC Champions League 2022. The match will kick off at 11:15 PM on Monday, April 11, at Prince Muhammad bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. ...