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Qatar Tribune
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Umm Salal edge Al Shamal on penalties to enter Amir Cup semis for the first time in 15 years
Tribune News Network Doha Umm Salal prevailed over a challenging Al Shamal 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1draw while Al Ahli edged Al Shahania 2-1 in their clash to secure the prestigious Amir Cup football semi-final spots on Tuesday. It is the first time in 15 years that Umm Salal have made the last four of the tournament. At the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, Umm Salal made a fighting comeback to hold Al Shamal to a 1-1 stalemate after Naim Sliti had given the latter the advantage in the 53rd minute. Sliti needed a bursting sprint to reach a cross inside the 'D' and he battled a challenging defender despite a stumble to put the ball into the net. Antonio Mance made amends for Umm Salal late in the second half (86th min) slamming into the right corner from just inside the box. Early in the first half of extra time, Al Shamal lost Omar Ali, who received a red card, but they, managed to hold on as penalties were enforced. Mohammed Musa, Younes Belhanda and Baghdad Bounedjah missed the target while only Fahad Waad and Jeison Murillo struck for Al Shamal. For Umm Salal, Ahmed Al Saadi, Mance, and Victor Lekhal scored from the spot while Ali Al Muhannadi missed. Earlier, at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Al Ahli rode on a stoppage time goal to overcome Al Shahania 2-1. In the very 7th minute of play, Hamdi Nagguez put Shahania in the lead as he headed back a ricochet from top of the right post after a long kick from outside the box hit it. Al Ahli had to rally long before they found the equalizer in the 68th minute as Hamad Mansour dashed in from the left to beat the rival goalkeeper. The deadlock then continued on before Oumar Sekou produced the winner in the 100th minute latching on to a chance after a mini goal-mouth melee, much to his team and fans' delight. On Wednesday, Al Gharafa will face Al Sadd at the Al Thumama Stadium at 5.15pm, while Al Rayyan play Al Duhail at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at 8.15pm.
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
08-05-2025
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
Umm Salal and Al Shamal final two teams to enter Amir Cup 2025 quarterfinals
The final matches of the Round of 16 stage of the Amir Cup 2025 took place on 7 May 2025, where Umm Salal took on Al Wakrah at the Khalifa International Stadium, and Al Shamal took on Al Arabi at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium. Umm Salal defeated Al Wakrah with a score of 4 - 1, and Al Shamal defeated Al Arabi with a score of 3 - 1. Umm Salal vs Al Wakrah Full Time!⚽️ Al-Wakrah (4) : (1) Umm Salal Congratulations to Umm Salal on advancing to #Amir_Cup quarter-finals!🏆⚪️🟠 — Amir Cup 🏆 (@QFA_EN) May 7, 2025 Umm Salal's goals were scored by Abdulrahman Al Rashidi in the 7th minute, Croatian Antonio Mance in the 19th and 87th minutes, and Dutchman Kenji Gorre in the 41st minute. Al Wakrah's lone goal came from Khaled Mohamed in the 30th minute. Al Shamal vs Al Arabi Full Time!⚽️ Al-Arabi (1) : (3) Al-Shamal Congratulations to Al-Shamal on advancing to #Amir_Cup quarter-finals!🏆⚪️🔴 — Amir Cup 🏆 (@QFA_EN) May 7, 2025 Mohammed Mannai scored the first goal for Al Shamal in the 24th minute, followed by Sleiti's second goal in the 60th minute and Baghdad Bounedjah's last goal in the 87th minute. Al Arabi's lone goal was scored by Luiz Martin in the 6th minute of the match.
Qatar Tribune
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Al Shamal prevail over Al Arabi; Umm Salal beat Al Wakrah to complete Amir Cup QF line-up
Tribune News Network Doha Al Shamal upstaged Al Arabi 3-1 while Umm Salal thumped Al Wakrah 4-1 to complete the quarter-finals of the prestigious Amir Cup football tournament on Wednesday. At the Khalifa International Stadium, Umm Salal went up the lead against Al Wakrah quickly in the 7th minute as Abdulrahman Fayez deflected in a fine lob cross from Omar Rabah. The lead was doubled by Antonio Mance in the 19th minute following a goal-mouth melee. Mance chanced upon a fine flick from Marouane Louadni while being unmarked on the left of the goal. Al Wakrah fought back scoring in the 30th minute as Gelson Dala set up Khaled Mohammed with a fine ball in front of the goal. Al Wakrah however were denied a second goal in the 35th minute as Farid Boulaya's strong kick on the run hit the crossbar. Just before half time, Kenji Gorre added one more for Umm Salal (41st minute) as he broke through with a through ball to beat the rival goalkeeper to go into the break ahead at 3-1. Their fourth goal came in the 87th minute as Antonio Mance made a dash down the left to beat a defender, and later a hapless goalkeeper. Later at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, Al Shamal recovered from an early setback to shock Al Arabi. The Dream Team was up the lead following a penalty and a spot kick strike from Luiz Martin in the 5th minute. Al Shamal broke through the rival defence in the 23rd minute as Mohammed Mannai struck superbly from just in front of the goal. The teams went into the break at 1-1. Naim Sliti put Al Shamal ahead in the 59th minute, dashing in to pick on the ball, finding the left corner between defenders and the goalkeeper. Baghdad Bounedjah made it 3-1 for his side as he connected a Younnes El Hannach cross just in time at the right post in the 86th minute. Umm Salal and Al Shamal will clash in the quarter-finals. The other last eight meetings being between Al Sadd and Al Gharafa; Al Shahania and Al Ahli; and between Al Duhail and Al Rayyan. The quarter-finals will be played on May 13 and 14 while the semi-finals are scheduled for May 18 and Khalifa International Stadium will host the final on May 24.
