Al Ahli and Al Shahania secure spots at Amir Cup 2025 quarterfinals
Al Shahania took on Mesaimeer at the Al Thumama Stadium and Al Ahli took on Qatar SC at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
Al Shahania defeated Mesaimeer with a score of 2-0 and Al Ahli defeated Qatar SC with a score of 1-0.
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Al Shahania (2) : (0) Mesaimeer
Congratulations to Al-Shahania on advancing to #Amir_Cup quarter-finals!🏆🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/Ck5yO6rEjQ
— Amir Cup 🏆 (@QFA_EN) May 4, 2025
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Al-Ahli (1) : (0) Qatar SC
Congratulations to Al-Ahli on advancing to #Amir_Cup quarter-finals!🏆⚪️🟢 pic.twitter.com/RCDBJroOVT
— Amir Cup 🏆 (@QFA_EN) May 4, 2025
The first goal for Al Shahania was scored by Francesco Antonucci, and the second was by Petrus Amersfoort.
Abdirashid Ibrahim scored Al Ahli's winning goal in the extra time of the match.
Source & cover image credit: QFA
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