Al Sadd aim for quick turnaround in Qatar SC tie

Doha: Reigning champions Al Sadd are looking to bounce back strongly in the Ooredoo Stars League (OSL) after suffering from a shock defeat to Al Shama...

Doha: Reigning champions Al Sadd are looking to bounce back strongly in the Ooredoo Stars League (OSL) after suffering from a shock defeat to Al Shamal in their opening match of the season.

The Felix Sanchez-coached side will take on Qatar SC at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday as the second round of the league begins tomorrow with Al Duhail and Al Rayyan securing the top two spots respectively after flying starts in the inaugural week.

Al Shamal had defeated Al Sadd 2-1 earlier this week, thanks to a brace by striker Baghdad Bounedjah who left the Wolves ahead of the new season after a long stint with the club.

Al Sadd goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham said focus will be the key for Al Sadd, who also clinched the Amir Cup crown in the previous season.