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Xavi notches first Al-Sadd goal

Xavi has continued his strong start to life in Qatar, scoring his first goal for Al-Sadd in a draw with Umm Salal.

Former Barcelona captain Xavi notched his first goal for Al-Sadd and produced another assist but could not lead his new club to victory Thursday.

Al-Sadd conceded an 84th-minute equalizer to draw 2-2 with Umm Salal in a top-of-the-table clash in the Qatar Stars League, but Xavi and Co. remain in pole position on goal difference after two games.

After former Hull City striker Yannick Sagbo gave Umm Salal the lead in Doha, Xavi - in just his second competitive fixture - leveled the match in the 62nd minute, half-volleying Hassan Khalid's cut-back into the bottom corner from 12 yards.