Javi Gracia opens with victory in the first game of Al-Sadd post-Xavi

The Al-Sadd began its new stage, with Javi grace on the bench after replacing the also Spanish Xavi Hernandez, with a victory in the Qatar Stars League against the Al Khor by 3-0.

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With Santi Cazorla in the starting eleven, the Al-Sadd achieved its ninth victory in the ten games that have been played in the competition. He had not played since last November 3, the last game of Xavi before going to FC Barcelona, and that ended with the only draw so far, against the Al Duhall, which the team has achieved.

André Ayew double

A double for the Ghanaian Andre Ayew and a bit of Akram Afif They gave the victory to the local team in a clash sentenced to half an hour, when the three goals were scored.

The Al-Sadd, also benefited by the stumbling of his persecutor, who fell against the Umm Salal (2-1), increases its advantage by six points compared to Al Duhall, second in the ranking of the QSL.

“We played a good game. We played with a lot of concentration in the first half, we controlled the development of the game and we also missed many chances, “he analyzed. Funny.

“We played an excellent game”

“In the second half, we suffered at the beginning because the rival reacted and we had a three-goal advantage. But we managed to create the required balance after playing with four defenders. In general, we had an excellent game and I am happy with the performance of all the players and the result ”, he added Javi Graciwho praised the role of the young goalkeeper Yousef Abdullah, debutant with the first team.

“I am very happy with Yousef, especially since it is his first official match with the first team. He had an excellent performance and was up to the task when the team needed him. He played a great game and helped us a lot in this victory ”.