Al Sadd extend dominance in QSL Round 16
16 Feb 2021 - 10:03
Al Sadd's Santi cazorla in action against Al Ahli players.
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Doha: The 16th week of this season's QNB Stars League (QSL) witnessed hot action with Table toppers Al Sadd recording yet another win to extend their dominance.
A total of 11 goals were scored over six matches, all of which ended in victories.
On Saturday, Al Sadd kept their 13-point lead over closest challengers and holders Al Duhail on top of the table following their 3-0 win over Al Ahli.
Baghdad Bounedjah, Boualem Khoukhi and substitute Tarek Salman scored the goals as Al Sadd moved on to 44 points. Al Ahli slipped from sixth to seventh place with 23 points.
26 Jan 2021 - 8:48
Qatar SC captain Alejandro Jimena (left) vies for the ball with Al Shamal's Yannick Sagbo during their Amir Cup Round of 16 match played at Qatar SC Stadium. Picture: Hussein Sayed
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New signing Michael Olunga fired a hat-trick on his Amir Cup debut as former champions Al Duhail yesterday scored three goals in each half to crush Al Ahli 6-0 and cruise into the quarter-finals of the country’s most popular tournament at Grand Hamad Stadium.
Also yesterday, Second Division side Al Shamal stunned Qatar SC (5-4) on penalties after a 2-2 draw, while Al Kharaitiyat edged Al Wakrah 2-1 to book their last-8 spots.
21 Jan 2021 - 9:27
Al Sadd players congratulate team-mate Rodrigo Tabata after the latter completed his hat-trick against Al Khor yesterday.
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Al Sadd are unstoppable this season. ‘The Wolves’ are not just defeating their opponents - they are thrashing them, and yesterday it was another ruthless display of attacking football.
On their home turf, Xavi Hernandez-coached side crushed Al Khor 7-0 to continue their goal-fest that has seen them scoring 60 goals from 15 matches at an average of 4 goals per match. The closest side to reigning Amir Cup champions in terms of scoring are QSL champions Al Duhail, who have netted 37 times from 15 games.
03 Jan 2021 - 8:53
Al Sadd star Hassan Al Haydos (fourth left) celebates with goal-scorer Rodrigo Tabata (third left) and team mates during their team's 5-0 win over Al Kharaitiyat at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. QNB Stars League points leaders Al Sadd won 5-0.
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Doha: Doha football giants Al Sadd yesterday delivered a commanding performance with a 5-0 demolition of bottom-placed Al Kharaitiyat.
Coached by Xavier Hernandez, hosts Al Sadd eased past Al Kharaitiyat in Week 12 of QNB Stars League.
After a goalless first half, Al Sadd - playing at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium - turned on the goal-fest in the second half for their 10th win of the season.
24 Dec 2020 - 9:36
Al Sadd’s coach Xavi Hernandez greets Al Rayyan’s new coach Laurent Blanc during their QNB Stars League match, played at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, yesterday.
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Feared striker Baghdad Bounedjah scored deep into the second half as Al Sadd edged arch-rivals Al Rayyan 1-0 in their traditional Qatar Clasico clash at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
After a sensational first half performance from both the sides, Al Sadd dominated the final session with Bounedjah netting the winner in 83rd minute – once again proving his mettle following his brace in the Wolves’ 2-1 win over Al Arabi in the Amir Cup final on Friday.