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ILoveQatar.net
13-05-2025
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
Al Ahli and Umm Salal advance to the semifinals of the Amir Cup 2025
On 13 May 2025, the first quarterfinal match of the Amir Cup 2025 was played between Al Ahli and Al Shahania at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, while the second quarterfinal between Umm Salal and Al Shamal took place at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium. Al Ahli vs Al Shahania An extra-time winner from Sekou Yansane took Al Ahli SC through to the Amir Cup 2025 semi-finals after defeating Al Shahania 2-1 on 13 May 2025. Tunisian fullback Hamdi Nagguez gave Al Shahania an early lead in Minute 9, but Hamad Mansour equalized in the 68th minute, forcing extra time. This victory sets up a clash with the winners of the AL Duhail-Al Rayyan quarter-finals encounter scheduled for 14 May 2025. #Alahli reaches the Semi-Finals for the first time in 14 years!!🔥 Congratulations to Al-Ahli club and its fans⚪️🟢. #AmirCup 🏆 — Amir Cup 🏆 (@QFA_EN) May 13, 2025 Umm Salal vs Al Shamal The second quarterfinal saw Al Shamal take the lead with a 53rd-minute goal from Naim Sliti, before Umm Salal equalized through Antonio Mance in the 86th minute. The match went into extra time and was eventually decided by penalties. Umm Salal won the penalty shootout 3-2 and qualified for the semifinals of the Amir Cup 2025. Full Time! Al-Shamal (1) : (1) Umm Salal Penalty Shootout! Al-Shamal (2) : (3) Umm Salal Congratulations to Umm Salal on advancing to #Amir_Cup Semi-Final!🏆⚪️🟠 #AmirCup 🏆 — Amir Cup 🏆 (@QFA_EN) May 13, 2025
Qatar Tribune
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Stage set for Amir Cup football quarter-finals
Tribune News Network Doha The Amir Cup quarter-finals begin on Tuesday with Al Ahli taking on second division challengers Al Shahania, while in the late kickoff, in-form Umm Salal face ambitious Al Shamal. Tomorrow promises fireworks as giants Al Sadd meet Al Gharafa, followed by a blockbuster clash between Al Rayyan and Al Duhail. Al Ahli coach Igor Biscan underlined the importance of defensive concentration in knockout football as he targets a place in the semi-finals of Qatar's most prestigious domestic tournament. 'Our team has a good offensive level, but at the same time we are required to focus on our defense because Emir Cup matches require us to approach them differently than we used to in league matches,' Biscan said. 'We must treat every match as if it were a final. We need to double our efforts and give our best against Al Shahania, as cup matches are full of intense rivalry and competition, with each team striving to win and qualify.' Al Shahania coach Jose Murcia stressed calm and confidence ahead of his side's challenge as underdogs. 'We are taking the Amir Cup championship one step at a time,' Murcia said. 'The match requires intense focus because cup matches are very different from league matches, and mistakes are prohibited. 'Our players are aware of the responsibility placed upon them. We are looking forward to winning and reaching the semi-finals—even if the predictions are in Al Ahli's favour. We are not under pressure and must focus on ourselves and perform at our best.' Umm Salal coach Patrice Beaumelle is keeping his players grounded after a run of strong results as they prepare to face Al Shamal at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium. 'The Al Shamal match is very important for us, and we will approach it calmly and with focus, without any pressure,' the Frenchman said. 'Our victory over Al Wakrah gave the players a huge morale boost, and I'm happy to have achieved four consecutive wins. But every tournament has its own character, and the Emir Cup is a precious tournament. 'We respect Al Shamal a lot—they're a distinguished team. Our focus is on how we perform. We have a good attack, but we need more defensive discipline. Cup matches are full of excitement and enthusiasm, so we have to put in extra effort. Mistakes are prohibited, and our players are fully aware of their responsibility.' Al Shamal coach David Prats, meanwhile, is urging his squad to make history. 'I expect it to be a great match in a very important tournament that is dear to the hearts of all participants,' Prats said. 'This is the first time in Al Shamal's history that we've reached the quarter-finals, and we have a great opportunity to continue writing history by competing for a semi-final aim to enjoy the match without pressure and perform at our best. 'We've already played Umm Salal twice this season, but the Emir Cup is a different competition. We must be extremely focused. We will play with a full squad, and we hope to create a surprise. We are ready to fight and compete strongly to go as far as possible.' Fixtures TuesdaycTypeface:> Al Ahli vs Al Shahania – 17:15, Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium; Umm Salal vs Al Shamal – 20:15, Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium Wednesday: Al Gharafa vs Al Sadd – 17:15, Al Thumama Stadium; Al Rayyan vs Al Duhail – 20:15, Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
ILoveQatar.net
05-05-2025
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
Al Ahli and Al Shahania secure spots at Amir Cup 2025 quarterfinals
The Round of 16 matches of the Amir Cup 2025 kicked off on 4 May 2025 with two matches played. 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. FullTime!⚽️ Al Shahania (2) : (0) Mesaimeer Congratulations to Al-Shahania on advancing to #Amir_Cup quarter-finals!🏆🔵🔴 — Amir Cup 🏆 (@QFA_EN) May 4, 2025 Full Time!⚽️ Al-Ahli (1) : (0) Qatar SC Congratulations to Al-Ahli on advancing to #Amir_Cup quarter-finals!🏆⚪️🟢 — 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
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.'
