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06-05-2025
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Al Duhail and Al Rayyan advance to Amir Cup 2025 quarterfinals
On 5 May 2025, the second round of the Round of 16 matches were played between Al Duhail & Al Sailiya at the Khalifa International Stadium and Al Rayyan & Lusail at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium. Al Duhail defeated Al Sailiya and Al Rayyan defeated Lusail with the same score of 4 - 2. Al Duhail vs Al Sailiya Full Time!⚽️ Al-Duhail (4) : (2) Al-Sailiya Congratulations to Al-Duhail on advancing to #Amir_Cup quarter-finals!🏆🔴⚪️ — Amir Cup 🏆 (@QFA_EN) May 5, 2025 Al Duhail SC qualified for the quarter-finals of the 53rd H.H. the Amir Cup after defeating second division champions Al Sailiya 4-2 in the Round of 16 at Khalifa International Stadium. Frenchman Benjamin Bourigeaud, Karim Boudiaf, and Kenyan Michael Olunga scored twice in the 26th, 30th, 36th, and 42nd minutes, while Algerian Mohamed Benyettou scored Al Sailiya's double in the 58th and 79th minutes (a penalty kick). Al Rayyan vs Lusail Full Time!⚽️ Al-Rayyan (4) : (2) Lusail SC Congratulations to Al-Rayyan on advancing to #Amir_Cup quarter-finals!🏆🔴⚫️ — Amir Cup 🏆 (@QFA_EN) May 5, 2025 The first goal for Al Rayyan was scored by Mohammed surag in the first half of the match. Roger Guedes scored the second goal for Al Rayyan in the 53rd minute and Julian De Sart scored the third goal in the 79th minute. The extra time of the match witnessed the 4th goal for Al Rayyan by Adam Bareiro. The two goals for Lusail were scored in the first half of the match, both by Balla Sangare.
Qatar Tribune
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Olunga brace in Al Duhail's win over spirited Sailiya; Al Rayyan rally to overcome challenging Lusail 4-2
Tribune News Network Doha Al Duhail battled past a challenging Al Sailiya, while Al Rayyan rallied to get the better of a spirited young Lusail side in their respective games by a similar scoreline of 4-2 to make it to the quarter-finals of the Amir Cup 2025 football tournament on Monday. In the first Round of 16 clash of the day at the Khalifa International Stadium, Al Duhail were driven home with a brace from Kenyan striker Michael Olunga against Al Sailiya. Benjamin Bourigeaud (26th minute - penalty), Karim Boudiaf (30th minute), and Olunga (37th & 42nd minute) scored for the Red Knights while both goals for Al Saliya came from Mohamed Benyettou (58th & 79th minute- penalty). After Al Duhail were denied by the right goal post early in the 5th minute when an Almoez Ali kick hit the bottom, the Red Knights however a while later won a penalty and Bourigeaud made no mistake from the spot to open his team's goal-scoring account. The second goal, by Boudiaf was a beauty as the strong player struck from just outside the box beating defenders to find an empty net in the left corner. The combine of Almoez and Olunga worked efficiently as the former sent across a fine cross and Olunga made a fine header to take Al Duhail to 3-0. Olunga was back in the act five minutes later as he connected a superb cross from Homam Elamin as Al Duhail went into the break at 4-0. Al Sailiya tried to make a comeback in the second session as Benyettou first connect a superb lob from the right to volley it into the goal and later scored from the spot. A few minutes prior to that, Al Duhail's Ibrahima Bamba tried to flick one over Al Sailiya goalkeeper Nabil Ouennas' head but the custodian leapt high to push the ball away. The clash under lights at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium between Al Rayyan and Lusail was a thriller for fans as a young Lusail team challenged the Lions' might and led 2-1 at half time. Al Rayyan had a roaring start as Mohamed Surag shocked the rivals in the very 2nd minute of the match as he sent in a lob from almost 20 yards outside left of the box to beat an already advanced Lusail goalkeeper. But Lusail hit back through Balla Sangare, who struck in the 11th minute off a penalty strike and much to the delight of the fans, and later returned in the 19th minute to score a brilliant goal on pivot as he chested a pass and then turned about while holding off a defender. His left-footer found the top of the right post before slamming in. In the 36th minute, Al Duhail's Abdelaziz Hatim broke in to strike but he was ruled off side. Al Duhail found the equalizer in the 53rd minute of the match as Roger Guedes slotted one into the left corner. In the 67th min Al Rayyan substituted their star player Rodrigo Tabata, who also went on to become the oldest player to take the field in Amir Cup at age 44 years, 5 months and 16 days. The Lions' overtook the rivals in the 79th minute as Julian De Sart latched on to a ball after it was punched away and far by the Lusail goalkeeper to send it back into the net from outside the box. The fourth and final goal of the match for Al Rayyan was produced by Adam Bareiro in the stoppage time (90+1) as he picked on a pass and while being unmarked in the danger zone to strike. Al Sadd to meet Al Kharaitiyat On Tuesday, Al Sadd will play Al Kharaitiyat at the Al Thumama Stadium while Al Gharafa will meet Al Khor at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Al Sadd coach Felix Sanchez, said, 'We've had a great season, but our motivation remains high. Our players are ready, and we must give our best to advance. Al Sadd are the reigning champions and we aim to prove we can win it again. We must give our best against Al Kharaitiyat to achieve victory and qualify for the quarter-finals.' Al Kharaitiyat coach Rachid Tiberkanine, said, 'Facing Al Sadd is a special and difficult challenge. Despite recent setbacks, our players are eager to perform and show their quality. This match is a great opportunity to prove we deserved promotion and I hope the team enjoys it and delivers a result we can be proud of.' On meeting Al Khor, Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins said, 'The Amir Cup is a fresh opportunity for us. After finishing third in the league, we're determined to compete for the title. The players are focused, motivated, and optimistic. It's been years since Al Gharafa lifted a trophy. We're ready to change that, starting with our first match.' Al Khor coach Salam Shaker said his team was ready for the fight. 'The Amir Cup is important for every team, and we're ready to give our all against Al Gharafa. It's a tough match, but I believe in our players and their potential. Despite a difficult league season, we'll fight to prove ourselves and aim for a strong performance.'
Qatar Tribune
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Amir Cup: Antonucci stars for Al Shahania; Al Ahli edge past QSC with Umaru's late extra-time goal
Tribune News Network Doha Belgian midfielder Francesco Antonucci scored one goal and assisted in another as Al Shahania beat Mesaimeer 2-0 in the opening Amir Cup football Round of 16 match at the Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday. In the late clash of the day,Al Ahli needed a late extra-time goal to overcome Qatar SC 1-0 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Substitute Abdulrasheed Umaru smartly chipped in a ball in the 116th minute of the second half of extra time after Oumar Sekou superbly stopped the ball from crossing the goalline and setting it up for the former. Al Ahli earlier had hit the post in the second half in an absorbing contest. Al Ahli will now play Al Shahania in the quarter-final In the day's first match, for Al Shahania, Antonucci struck in the 41st minute, from ten yards from centre of the box and his kick took a defender's boot to balloon over the goalkeeper and into the goal. Then in 45+3 minute of the game, Antonucci took an angular free kick from outside the box and which was put into the net by Petrus Amersfoort. Earlier in the 13th minute, and Antonucci goal was disallowed as Amersfoort was found to have handled the ball on VAR. Mesaimeer had a good chance in the 18th minute to score but Abdelhalim Sharif Mahmoud's kick was staved off by the rival goalkeeper. On Monday, Al Duhail will meet Al Sailiya at Khalifa International Stadium at 5.15pm while Al Rayyan will play Lusail at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium at 8.15pm. Al Duhail coach Christophe Galtier said his team respects the opposition. 'This is a high-stakes match against a team that's earned promotion and respect. Al Sailiya are dangerous, and the Amir Cup doesn't allow for mistakes. We must be sharp, focused, and ready to deliver,' he said. 'We're entering the Amir Cup knowing it's a knockout —no second chances. Al Sailiya are on a winning run and play with confidence. We've studied Al Sailiya well. Our focus is total, because one slip and we're out. The team understands what's at stake,' he added. Al Sailiya coach Mirghani Al Zain, said it was chance for his young team to prove themselves. 'We know Al Duhail's quality, but this is an opportunity for our young squad to gain experience and prove themselves. We'll give everything to compete at the level expected and represent our progress. 'Our team is still developing, and we have the youngest average age in the league. But our ambitions are big. Competing in the Amir Cup is our right, and we'll approach the Al Duhail match with full belief in our abilities.' Al Rayyan are also eying the prestigious title and their coach Artur Jorge said the tournament was a chance for the club to make up. 'We weren't up to expectations this season, but we want to add a new title. We've won it six times—this is our chance to make up for the past and show what this club stands for,' he said. 'We're facing Lusail from the second division, but in the Amir Cup, anything can happen. There's no room for complacency. We must treat this like a final—stay focused, play with intensity, and ensure we advance.' Lusail coach Jacobo Ramallo said his side was ambitious. 'We come from the second division, but we're ambitious and prepared. Facing Al Rayyan is a challenge, no doubt—but it's a cup match, and there's only one acceptable result: winning. The Amir Cup is a prestigious competition, and we're here to compete, not just participate.'
Qatar Tribune
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Round of 16 of Amir Cup kicks off on Sunday
DOHA: The Round of 16 of the 53rd edition of the 2025 Amir Cup will kick off on Sunday, and continue through Wednesday, as teams compete for spots in the quarterfinals. The draw for this stage divided the 16 participating teams into two tiers. The first tier includes the top eight teams from the league, while the second tier consists of teams that ranked 9th to 12th in the league, along with four clubs that advanced from the preliminary round, which involved eight Second Division sides. Sunday's matchday features two fixtures: Al Shahania Vs. Mesaimeer at Al Thumama Stadium, and Al Ahli Vs. Qatar SC at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. In the first game, Al Shahania will aim to make a strong showing in the Amir Cup. Led by Spanish coach Jose Murcia, the team will rely on key players such as Dutch striker Pelle Van Amersfoort, who netted 13 league goals. Mesaimeer, for their part, are looking to continue their solid form after defeating Al Markhiya 2-1 in the preliminary round. They also finished their Second Division campaign strongly, defeating Al Kharaitiyat 4-0 to end the season in seventh place with 12 points. In the second match, Al Ahli will seek to build on a strong domestic season, having finished fourth in the league with 35 points. Croatian coach Igor Biscan will look to extend the club's positive momentum, counting on star players like German international Julian Draxler. Qatar SC, who were runners-up in last season's Amir Cup after narrowly losing the final to Al Sadd, hope to go far this year despite finishing 10th in the league with 23 points. Moroccan coach Youssef Safri will turn to standout talents like South African Percy Tau and Egyptian Ahmed Abdel Kader. The Round of 16 continues on Monday with two more matchups, with Al Duhail taking on Al Sailiya at Khalifa International Stadium, and Al Rayyan facing Lusail at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium. Al Duhail, league runners-up and four-time Amir Cup champions, will be seeking a win against Al Sailiya. French coach Christophe Galtier knows his team must give their all to keep progressing. Star players like Almoez Ali and Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech are expected to play pivotal roles. Al Sailiya, finalists in 2014, go into this round having earned promotion to the First Division after topping the Second Division with 28 points. They also defeated Muaither 1-0 in the preliminary round. Coach Mirghani Al Zain hopes to recreate their 2022–2023 magic, when they knocked out Al Duhail on penalties (5-4) after a 2-2 draw in regular time. In the fourth matchup of the Round of 16, Al Rayyan will aim to secure a spot in the next round against Lusail. Theoretically, Al Rayyan are the favorites. Lusail reached this stage by defeating Al Waab 1-0. They finished fifth in the Second Division with 18 points. The Round of 16 of the Amir Cup will then continue with two more matches on Tuesday. In the first encounter, Al Gharafa will face Al Khor at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, while Al Sadd will play Al Kharaitiyat at Al Thumama Stadium. Al Gharafa, a seven-time Amir Cup champion, enters the match with strong motivation, especially after finishing third in the league and missing out on the title. Under Portuguese coach Pedro Martins, the team hopes to bounce back and push forward in their quest for the Cup. On the other hand, Al Khor will need to overcome the psychological and technical challenges stemming from their relegation to the Second Division. They must remain focused on the match to keep their hopes alive despite the difficulty of the task. Al Sadd, the most decorated team in Amir Cup history with 19 titles, will begin their title defence against Al Kharaitiyat. Fresh off winning the league, Al Sadd is aiming for another Cup success. Al Kharaitiyat meanwhile finished third in the Second Division with 23 points. They reached this stage after defeating Al Bidda in the preliminary round, winning 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. The Round of 16 concludes Wednesday with two more matches. Al Wakrah will meet Umm Salal at Khalifa International Stadium, while Al Shamal will face Al Arabi at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium. Al Wakrah, still seeking their first Amir Cup title, hope to make amends for an underwhelming league season that saw them finish eighth with 25 points. The team aims to replicate their strong form from last season when they won the Qatar Cup. Umm Salal are looking to make a strong impression after narrowly avoiding relegation by beating Al Markhiya 2-1 in a playoff match. The prestigious tournament offers them a chance to present a new, improved version of the team. The match between Al Arabi and Al Shamal carries particular significance, as both sides are eager to secure a place in the quarterfinals. Al Arabi are aiming to make up for a disappointing league campaign that saw them finish ninth with 23 points. Al Shamal meanwhile are determined to keep their Cup run alive. It's worth noting that under the tournament's rules, if a match ends in a draw during regulation time, it proceeds to extra time and then to penalty shootouts.
