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Playing a controlled game at Al Khor Stadium, Al Sadd opened through Khalfan Ibrahim in the first half before jumping to a 2-0 lead when Pedro Miguel found the back of Al Khor net soon after after the hour-mark.<br />
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Algerian forward Baghdad Bounedjah added Al Sadd's third goal late in the second half followed by a goal from substitute Hamza Sanhaji off the final kick of the game in injury time.<br />
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In the 8th minute, Haithem Mohammed was tripped near the box by Al Sadd's Pedro but the home team misfired with their first free-kick of the game.<br />
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A minute later, Al Khor's Sultan Mohammed blocked a fierce close-range shot by Ibrahim Maged, killing what was Al Sadd's first real threat at Al Khor goalmouth.<br />
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In the 19th minute, Al Sadd striker Ibrahim fired a bullet from the edge of the Al Khir box but his shot was deflected away for a corner by Baba Djibril.<br />
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Seconds later, Al Sadd scored their first goal with a bit of good fortune for the visiting side in the 20th minute.<br />
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Barca legend and Al Sadd captain Xavi spotted Al Haydos unmarked on the right flank and slipped an easy ball to the star striker.<br />
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Al Haydos fired a fast-paced shot toward the Al Khor goalmouth but the ball ricocheted off the goalpost and hits Djibril's leg before smashing into the net.<br />
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Close to the half-hour mark, Welinton Souza produced a well-timed snap-header from close range but Al Sadd goalkeeper Saad Al Dosari killed the move by blocking the high ball.<br />
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In the 33rd minute, Al Khor's Mouhssine Iajour eased past his marker Pedro before unleashing a powerful shot that was punched by Al Sadd goalkeeper.<br />
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Just minutes into the second half, Xavi curled in a beautifully taken free-kick but Al Khor goalkeeper Djibril thwarted the move with a neat save.<br />
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Close to the hour-mark, Al Sadd nearly scored the second goal but Bounedjah's lunge on a pass from Al Haydos missed the target from close range.<br />
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In the 65th minute, Al Sadd grabbed their second goal. Pedro, stationed on the edge of the Al Khor box, received a pass from Bounedjah and quickly slotted the ball past goalkeeper Djibril.<br />
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A few minutes after conceding the second goal, Al Khor's Parou Babou charged into Al Sadd box but his shot from close range was blocked by goalkeeper Al Dosari.<br />
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In the 80th minute, Bounedjah scored his 22nd goal of the season as he deflected a pass from Al Haydos into the Al Khor net.<br />