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QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd clinch title after 8-2 win over Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd clinched the 2021-22 QNB Stars League title with a 8-2 victory over Al-Ahli in the Round 19 game which was played on Monday at the Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium.

The victory took Al-Sadd’s tally to 52 points from 18 games, with a postponed fixture against Al-Rayyan yet to be played.

Akram Afif opened the scoring for Al-Sadd in the tenth minute, finishing off coolly after a perfect squared ball from Ali Asad on the right. ... 

Akram Afif: We are only focused on ourselves ahead of the game against Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd forward Akram Afif has emphasised his side’s readiness ahead of the upcoming game against Al-Ahli in Round 19 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Akram said: “The Al-Ahli match will be very difficult because it could decide the title. Al-Ahli is going through a good period, better than at the beginning of the season, and we will try to create a surprise in this match.” ... 

Reserve League: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Ahli 4-0

Al-Sadd’s reserve team defeated their counterparts at Al-Ahli 4-0, in Round 9 of the Reserve League championship. The game was played on Friday at Al-Sailiya Pitch.

With this victory, the Wolves increased their points tally to 11, from 3 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats.

All four of Al-Sadd’s goals came in the span of six second half minutes. Abdullah Al Yazidi (74’, 78’), Muhammad Salem Al-Quraishi (75’) and Mustafa Tarek Meshaal (80’) netted the goals. ... 

Ali Asad: We always play for the win, we now need one more to lift the title

Al-Sadd midfielder Ali Asad expressed his happiness after his side’s important 1-0 victory over Qatar SC, in the postponed match from the Round 13 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking after the match: “Praise be to God for the victory. We play every match to win only, and therefore all matches are difficult. We are always looking for victory, and now we need a single win to lift the league title.” ... 

QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd defeat Qatar SC 1-0

Al-Sadd recorded a 1-0 victory over Qatar SC, in the rescheduled fixture from Round 13 of the QNB Stars League, which was played on Thursday at the Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium.

Qatar SC defender Bahaa El-Leithy scored into his own net for the lone goal of the game in the 7th minute. The result meant that Al-Sadd increased their points tally to 49 from 17 games, with a postponed fixture against Al-Rayyan yet to be played. ... 

Javi Gracia: We are ready for a tough game against Qatar SC

Al-Sadd head coach Javi Gracia spoke of the difficulty of facing Qatar SC in the upcoming QNB Stars League game.

The postponed fixture from Round 13 is set to be played on Thursday at the Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Gracia said: “We will play against a team that is in good form. They are defending well and they are well organised. They are getting good results in the league and the Amir Cup as well.” ... 

Al-Sadd hold main training session to prepare for Qatar SC clash

The Al-Sadd first team held their main training session on Tuesday, to prepare for the upcoming QNB Stars League clash with Qatar SC. The postponed fixture from Round 13 will be played on Thursday at the Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium.

The Qatar Football Association’s Competitions Committee had decided to postpone the fixture from its original date upon a request from Al-Sadd, after several of the team’s players tested positive for Covid-19. ...