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Al Annabi Proud of Their Feat, Say the Triumph Is Amazing Qatar can only get better, says coach Sanchez PAGE 20 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019 Asian Cup 2019 tournament the most engaging in history PAGE 20 PREMIER LEAGUE MANCHESTER CITY VS ARSENAL AL ANNABI PROUD OF THEIR FEAT, SAY THE TRIUMPH IS AMAZING QFA President congratulates team, wishes them more success TRIBUNE NEWS NET- and the best celebration of the historic achievement WORK and incentive for further DOHA achievements and success- es, so that the flag of Qatar PRESIDENT of the Qa- keeps flying high. tar Football Federation “This triumph is the Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa beginning of new achieve- bin Ahmed al ments in the fu- Thani congratu- ture. The next, lated the Qatari playing in Copa people on the America, is the historic achieve- most impor- ment of Al An- The Amir tant. Once the nabi at the 2019 celebrations are Asian Cup for receiving the over, there will the first time in mission upon be a process of Qatar’s history. arrival in Doha preparation for “The honour is in itself a the next stage bestowed by His great honour and for the fu- Highness the ture,” he added. Amir is a great for the players, On the secret reward for the and the best of achieving this players, and this celebration historic achieve- shows his inter- of the historic ment, he said, est in the team achievement “The coach two and sports in years ago was general,” he said — Sheikh Hamad working on the soon after the bin Khalifa bin development of team’s arrival Ahmed al Thani the team and home to a grand to build it in welcome on Sat- order to reach urday. this stage, and “Thanks to the nation’s showed signs during the in- wise leadership, and Qatar ternational friendly games, players. Congratulations to there was some concern the technical and adminis- whether the success could trative staff and the people be replicated in the official of Qatar. games. “The success and excel- “Thankfully at the Asian lence that contributed to Cup, the team showed up the superiority of our na- very well and we achieved tional team shows that they a remarkable achievement truly deserve the title of the and a great result of the Asian continent. Asian title and we hope “The Amir receiving that the next is better on the mission upon arrival the level of achievements in Doha is in itself a great that pleases the people of honour for the players, Qatar as a whole.” The Asian Cup 2019 champions and President of Qatar Football Federation Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani alight from a chartered aircraft on their arrival at the Old Doha Airport on Saturday. Al Annabi were welcomed by the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and later greeted by fans during an open top bus parade at the Corniche. Players dedicate Asian Cup 2019 triumph to the people and residents of Qatar IKOLI VICTOR ful triumph reflected on the captain of the national team, Cup increased after they the coach did his work for DOHA faces of the players as they expressed great satisfaction reached the semi-finals to the players to perfect tactics. beamed with pride being on the victory, saying that face the United Arab Emir- So we were ready to compete HAVING dedicated their accorded a floral welcome his feelings and those of his ates. “We knew we had a shot and it paid off in every match mercurial Asian Cup 2019 by the Amir His Highness colleagues are indescribable at the title when we reached we played. triumph and the trophy to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad after the historic title. the last four and were confi- “I am not surprised we the Qatari people and all res- al Thani. Qatar’s impressive per- dent of beating the UAE in won because we deserve eve- idents of Qatar, the players, Record goal-scorer and formances throughout the the semis. The rest is history rything we have gotten,” he coach, staff and officials of Al best player of the tourna- tournament was distin- as we marched into the final added. Annabi contingent arrived to ment Almoez Ali, whose guished and included the beating Japan convincingly Tarek Salman, who start- a royal welcome at the Doha nine goals have earned him presence of the best scorer, to win the trophy. ed in all of Qatar’s matches Sanchez described Al Anna- airport is magical.” old airport on Saturday. a place in the history book and the best playmaker. “We’re excited about the in the tournament said, “It’s bi’s success as magical. Saad al Sheeb, who was Qatar remained unbeaten as the man with the most Abdulaziz Hatem, whose reception and happy to win a very, very big thing for our The former U19 youth chosen as the best goalkeeper throughout the tournament goals in a single tourna- stunning goal in the final the trophy for Qatar,” he add- country. It’s history. It’s the coach who took over the in the tournament, said that and beat four-time champi- ment, said: “I am happy for gave Qatar a two-goal ed. first time for our country to national team job after the the team deserved to win the ons Japan 3-1 in Friday’s fi- the reception and the pres- cushion said, “I am proud Defender Pedro Miguel achieve this historic victory. exit of Jorge Fossati in 2017 title after showing best levels nal in Abu Dhabi. ence of the Amir to welcome of our achievement of win- said the team winning the “I am excited and proud said, “I am excited about the among all the teams partici- The team scored 19 goals the team. We are happy for ning the Asian Cup and Asian Cup was no surprise to win the Asian Cup with team’s deserved success and pating in the tournament and in the process and conceded our success and I congratu- there’s no word to describe it because the players were my team and coach who has I congratulate the players for winning against big teams just one against losing late all the people of Qatar as but amazing.” primed for success. been with the team for a long their success. We are proud like Iraq, Saudi and South finalists Japan. for this historic moment.” Karim Boudiaf said the “Our preparation for the time,” said the defender. of what we have achieved Korean teams, besides beat- The joy of the wonder- Hassan al Haydos, the team’s belief to win the Asian tournament was great and A delighted coach Felix and the reception here at the ing the hosts UAE. 20 Sunday, February 3, 2019 Sports Of footballing pedigree and Qatar punching above its weight AFP ABU DHABI COMING from nowhere to win the Asian Cup is just part of the process for Qatar as they look ahead to this year’s Copa America and then the big one – a home World Cup in 2022. Felix Sanchez’s team are Rising high keeping their expectations in check for the South American The Asian Cup title has championship despite snatch- raised the beguiling ing the Asian title from a lowly possibility of Qatar being world ranking of 93. crowned champions of But it is hard to overstate both Asia and South their achievement in going America, when they from zero points at the last compete at the Copa Asian Cup to their first conti- America as guests nental title in record-breaking style. in June-July. It also means that re- source-rich Qatar are finally making headlines for the right reasons after the turbulence that has surrounded their suc- cessful bid to host the World Cup. Almoez Ali’s bicycle kick epitomised a stylish win as it sparked Qatar’s 3-1 final vic- tory over Japan and broke Ali Daei’s 23-year-old mark for goals at single Asian Cup. “I’m sorry for breaking Mr. Daei’s record,” a humble Ali said after scoring his ninth of the tournament. “I expected to score goals -- maybe three or four -- but I didn’t expect to score nine,” he added. Fittingly for a team that has punched above its weight, Akram Afif struck a boxing- style pose as he celebrated the late penalty that ended Ja- pan’s resistance. Qatar conceded just one goal all tournament and scored 19, winning all seven Qatar players during the team parade at Corniche in Doha on Saturday. (REUTERS) games and beating former champions Saudi Arabia, Iraq Latin lessons dividends. “We’ll benefit a lot as a led Qatar to their first Asian and attack after years spent together too.” and South Korea, as well as The title raised the beguil- “We’re not expecting to Gulf team – this will help us under-19 title in 2014, and playing together. Qatar’s win sparked ju- Japan. ing possibility of Qatar being win, but just to learn because have a better performance in they reached the semi-finals “We’ve been together bilant scenes back home in They also thrived in a hos- crowned champions of both after the World Cup, the Copa 2022.” at last year’s Asian under-23s seven years so I know exactly Doha but for the team, bigger tile environment in the United Asia and South America, when America is the biggest compe- After spending many mil- – where Ali was also the top- where Akram will be, where goals now lie ahead. Arab Emirates owing to the they compete at the Copa tition in the world,” Ali said.
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