Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar SC secured a place in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Amir Cup after a 2-0 win over Al Waab in the last 16 match on Tuesday.
At the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Bruno Tabata converted a penalty in the 30th minute put Qatar SC ahead, before a stoppage time goal by Ali Awad sealed the win over tournament debutants Al Waab. In the last eight, Qatar SC will face the winner Wednesday’s match between Al Rayyan and Al Khor.
In the other last 16 match, Umm Salal scored twice in extra time to get past a resilient Al Bidda 3-1 at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium. Umm Salal will play either Al Gharafa or Al Ahli in the quarters.
Al Bidda surprised Umm Salal by opening the scoring in the first minute through Youssef Ahmed. Umm Salal did not take long to equalise, as Osama Tannan found the net in the 12th minute.
Bidda missed an opportunity to go ahead after Bright Eno Bakare’s penalty in the 21st minute was saved by Umm Salal goalkeeper Badji.
After the match finished 1-1 at the regulation time, Umm Salal scored two goals through Lucas Eduardo Joao and Kenji Joel in the 93rd and 96th minutes to seal the victory.
Al Gharafa to meet
Al Ahli today
Al Gharafa will meet Al Ahli in their Round of 16 match at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Wednesday.
Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins said his team is determined to finish the season with a trophy. “We are aiming for a strong comeback and the defeat against Al Rayyan is behind us,” Martins said.
“There is no room for mistakes in Amir Cup matches and we are completely aware of that. We will enter the match with full focus and I have great confidence in our players that they will do their best to in the tournament and make their fans happy.”
Al Ahli coach Khaled Taj was optimistic his team can beat Al Gharafa again.
“Our preparation for the match is great and our goal is to reach the quarter-finals,” he said.
“Al Gharafa will be tough and everybody saw their strength in the Expo Stars League in which they competed for the title until the end. But I am confident of a positive result against them.”
